e. In the Network key box, type a WEP key that has exactly 5 or exactly 13 alphanumeric (ASCII) characters. For example, if you enter 5 characters, you might enter ABCDE or 12345. Or, if you enter 13 characters, you might enter ABCDEF1234567. (12345 and ABCDE are examples only. Select a combination of your choosing.)
Alternatively, you can use HEX (hexadecimal) characters for the WEP key. A HEX WEP key must be 10 characters for 40 bit encryption, or 26 characters for 128 bit encryption.
f. In the Confirm network key box, type the same WEP key you typed in the previous step.
NOTE: You must remember the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters. If you enter your WEP key incorrectly on the product, the wireless connection will fail.
g. Write down the WEP key exactly as you typed it, including uppercase and lowercase letters.
h. Select the check box for This is a
i. Click OK to close the Wireless network properties window, and then click OK again.
j. Click OK again to close the Wireless Network Properties Connection window.
To connect the product
1.Insert the product Software CD in the computer
2.Follow the instructions on the screen.
When you are prompted, connect the product to the computer using the USB setup cable included in the box. The product will attempt to connect to the network. If the connection fails, follow the prompts to correct the problem, and then try again.
3.When the setup is finished, you will be prompted to disconnect the USB cable and test the wireless network connection. Once the product connects successfully to the network, install the software on each computer that will use the product over the network.
Related topics
“Install the software for a network connection” on page 9
Install the software for a network connection
Use this section to install the HP Photosmart software on a computer connected to a network. Before you install the software, make sure you have connected the
HP Photosmart to a network. If the HP Photosmart has not been connected to a network, follow the onscreen instructions during the software installation to connect the product to the network.
Finish setting up the HP Photosmart
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