Chapter 2

To set up the HP All-in-One on a wired

See this section:

network, you need to do the following:

 

 

 

First, collect all of the required materials.

“What you need for a wired network”

 

on page 6

 

 

Next, connect to a wired network.

“Connect the HP All-in-One to the network”

 

on page 7

 

 

Finally, install the software.

“Install the software for a network connection”

 

on page 14

What you need for a wired network

Before you connect the HP All-in-One to a network, make sure you have all of the required materials.

❑A functional Ethernet network that includes a router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet port.

❑CAT-5 Ethernet cable.

setup Network

Although standard Ethernet cables look similar to standard telephone cables, they are not interchangeable. There is a different number of wires in each one, and each has a different connector. An Ethernet cable connector (also called an RJ-45 connector) is wider and thicker and always has 8 contacts on the end. A phone connector has between 2 and 6 contacts.

❑A desktop computer or laptop with an Ethernet connection.

NOTE: The HP All-in-One supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet networks. If you are purchasing, or have purchased, a network interface card (NIC), make sure it can operate at either speed.

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