HP Premium - C309g 10Network setup, Add the HP Photosmart to a network, Wired (Ethernet) network

10Network setup

•Add the HP Photosmart to a network

•Set up a Bluetooth connection

Add the HP Photosmart to a network

•“Wired (Ethernet) network ” on page 59

•“WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)” on page 60

•“Wireless with a router (infrastructure network)” on page 62

•“Wireless without a router (ad hoc connection)” on page 63

Wired (Ethernet) network

Before you connect the HP Photosmart 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.

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 on the same network.

NOTE: The HP Photosmart supports networks with automatic speed negotiation capable of 10 or 100 Mbps.

To connect the HP Photosmart to the network

1.Connect Ethernet cable.

a. Remove the yellow plug from the back of the HP Photosmart.

Network setup