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❑Broadband Internet access (optional but recommended) such as cable or DSL.
❑ If you connect the HP All-in-One on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP
recommends that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
❑ Network name (SSID).
❑ WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network
The Wireless Setup Wizard provides an easy way to connect the HP All-in-One to your
network. You can also use SecureEasySetup, if your wireless router or access point
supports this feature. See the documentation that came with your wireless router or
access point to find out if it supports using SecureEasySetup and for additional setup
instructions.
CAUTION: To prevent other users from accessing your wireless network, HP
strongly recommends using a password or passphrase (Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA) or Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security) and a unique network name
(Service set identifier  (SSID)) for your wireless router . Your wireless router might have
been shipped with a default network name, which is typically the manufacturer name.
If you use the default network name, your network can be easily accessed by other
users using the same default network name (SSID). It also means that the HP All-in-
One might accidently connect to a different wireless network in your area which uses
the same network name. If this happens you will not be able to access the HP All-in-
One. For more information on how to change the network name, see the
documentation that came with your wireless router.
NOTE: Before connecting to a wireless infrastructure network, ensure that an
Ethernet cable is not connected to the HP All-in-One.
To connect the product with the Wireless Setup Wizard
1. Write down the following information about your access point:
• Network Name (also called SSID)
• WEP Key, WPA Passphrase (if needed)
If you do not know where to find this information, see the documentation that came
with your wireless access point. You might be able to find the SSID and the WEP key
or WPA passphrase on the Embedded Web Server (EWS) for the access point. For
information on how to open the access point EWS, see the access point
documentation.
NOTE: If the network is set up with an Apple AirPort base station and you are
using a password instead of WEP HEX or WEP ASCII to access this network, you
need to get the equivalent WEP key. See the documentation that came with the
Apple AirPort base statio n for more information.
2.Press  Setup.
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3.Press the down arrow button until  Network is highlighted, and then press  OK.
4. Press the down arrow button to highlight  Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press
OK .
This runs the  Wireless Setup Wizard . The setup wizard searches for available
networks, and then displays a list of detected network names (SSIDs). The networks
with the strongest signal appear first, the weakest appear last.
5. Press the down arrow button to highlight the name of the network you wrote down in
step 1, and then press  OK.
If you do not see your network name in the list
a . Select  Enter a New Netw ork Name (SSID). If necessary, use the down arrow
button to highlight it, and then press  OK.
The visual keyboard appears.
b . Enter the SSID. Use the arrow buttons on the control panel to highlight a letter or
number on the visual keyboard, and then press  OK to select it.
NOTE: You must enter the  exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small)
letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.
c . When you are finished entering the new SSID, use the arrow buttons to highlight
Done  on the visual keyboard, and then press  OK.
d . Press the down arrow button until  Infrastructure is highlighted, and then press
OK .
e . Press the down arrow button until  WEP encryption or WPA encryption  is
highlighted, and then press  OK.
If you do  not want to use WEP encryption, press the down arrow button until  No,
my network does not use encryption  is highlighted, and then press OK. Go to
step 7.
6. If prompted, enter your WPA or WEP key as follows:
a. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a letter or number on the visual keyboard, and
then press  OK to select it.
NOTE: You must enter the  exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small)
letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.
b . When you are finished entering the WPA or WEP key, use the arrow buttons to
highlight  Done on the visual keyboard.
c . Press  OK to confirm.
The product will attempt to connect to the network. If a message says you entered
an invalid WPA or WEP key,  check the key you wrote down for your new network,
follow the prompts to correct the key, and then try again.
The wireless network test runs, performing a series of diagnostic tests to determine
whether network setup is successful. The wireless network test prints upon
completion of the test.
7. When the product connects successfully to the network, go to your computer to install
the software on each computer that will use the network.
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To connect the product with SecureEasySetup
1.Activate SecureEasySetup  on your wireless router or access point.
2. Press  Setup.
3.Press the down arrow button until  Network is highlighted, and then press  OK.
4. Press the down arrow button to highlight  Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press
OK .
5. Follow the onscreen prompts on the display to complete the connection.
6. When the product connects successfully to the network, go to your computer to install
the software on each computer that will use the network.
NOTE: If the connection fails, the wireless router or access point might have
timed out after you activated SecureEasySetup. Repeat the above task, ensuring
that you complete the steps on the control panel of the product immediately after
pressing the button on the wireless router or access point.
Related topics
•“
Install the software for a network connection” on page 34
•“
Network troubleshooting” on page 149
Set up the HP All-in-One using an ad hoc wireless connection
Use this section if you want to connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless-capable computer
without using a wireless router or access point.
There are two methods you may use to connect the HP All-in-One to your computer using
an ad hoc wireless network connection. Once  connected, you can install the HP All-in-
One software.
▲ Turn on the wireless radio for the HP All-in-One and the wireless radio on your
computer. On your computer, connect to the network name (SSID)  hpsetup, which
is the default ad hoc network created by the HP All-in-One.
If the HP All-in-One was previously configured for a different network, use  Restore
Network Defaults  to restore the default ad hoc profile of  hpsetup.
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OR
▲Use an ad hoc network profile on your computer to connect to the product. If your
computer is not currently configured with an ad hoc network profile, consult the Help
file for your computer Operating System for the proper method to create an ad hoc
profile on your computer. Once the ad hoc network profile has been created, run the
Wireless Setup Wizard  from the Network menu on the HP All-in-One and select the
ad hoc network profile you created on your computer.
NOTE: An ad hoc connection can be used if you do not have a wireless router or
access point but do have a wireless radio on your computer. However, an ad hoc
connection may result in a lower level  of network security and possibly reduced
performance when compared to an infrastructure network connection using a wireless
router or access point.
To set up the HP All-in-One on a wireless ad
hoc network, you need to do the following:See this section:
First, collect all of the required materials.“What you need for an ad hoc network”
on page 31
Next, prepare your computer by creating a
network profile.“Create a network profile for a Windows Vista orWindows XP computer” on page 31
“
Create a network profile for other operatingsystems” on page 32
Next, run the Wirele ss Setup Wizard.“Connect to a wireless ad hoc network”
on page 33
Finally, install the software.“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 34
What you need for an ad hoc network
To connect the HP All-in-One to a Windows computer with an ad hoc connection, the
computer must have a wireless network adapter and an ad hoc profile.
Create a network profile for a Windows Vista or Windows XP computer
Prepare your computer for an ad hoc connection by creating a network profile.
To create a network profile
NOTE: The product comes configured with a network profile with  hpsetup as the
network name (SSID). However, for security and privacy HP recommends you create
a new network profile on your  computer as described here.
1.In the  Control Panel , double-click Network Connections .
2. On the  Network Connections  window, right-click the  Wireless Network
Connection . If you see Enable on the pop-up menu, select it. Otherwise, if you see
Disable  on the menu, the wireless connection is already enabled.
3. Right-click the  Wireless Network Connection  icon, and then click Properties.
4. Click the  Wireless Networks  tab.
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5.Select the  Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings  check box.
6. Click  Add, and then do the following:
a .In  Network name (SSID)  box, type in a unique network name of your choice.
NOTE:The network name is case sensitive, so it is important to remember
any uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small) letters.
b . If there is a  Network Authentication  list, select Open. Otherwise, go to the next
step.
c .In the  Data encryption  list, select WEP.
NOTE: It is possible to create a network that does not use a WEP key.
However, HP recommends using a WEP key in order to secure your network.
d . Make sure that the check box is  not selected next to  The key is provided for me
automatically . If it is selected, click  the check box to clear it.
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 W EP 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 connecti on 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 computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network;
wireless access points are not used .
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.
Related topics
•“
Network glossary” on page 48
•“
Connect to a wireless ad hoc network” on page 33
Create a network profile for other operating systems
If you have an operating system other than Windows Vista or Windows XP, HP
recommends that you use the configuration program that came with your wireless LAN
card. To find the configuration program for your wireless LAN card, access your
computers list of programs.
Using the LAN card configuration program, create a network profile that has the following
values:
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•Network name (SSID) : Mynetwork (example only)
NOTE:You should create a network name that is unique and easy for you to
remember. Just remember that the network name is case-sensitive. Therefore,
you must remember which letters are uppercase and lowercase.
• Communication mode : ad hoc
• Encryption : enabled
Connect to a wireless ad hoc network
You can use the Wireless Setup  Wizard to connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless ad
hoc network.
To connect to a wireless ad hoc network
1. Press  Setup.
2.Press the down arrow button until  Network is highlighted, and then press  OK.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight  Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press
OK .
This runs the  Wireless Setup Wizard . The setup wizard searches for available
networks, and then displays a list of detected network names (SSIDs). The
infrastructure networks appear first in the list, followed by available ad hoc networks.
The networks with the strongest signal appear first, the weakest appear last.
4. On the display, look for the network name you created on your computer (for example,
Mynetwork).
5. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the network name, and then press  OK.
If you found your network name and selected it, go on to step 6.
If you do not see your network name in the list
a . Select  Enter a New Netw ork Name (SSID).
The visual keyboard appears.
b . Enter the SSID. Use the arrow buttons on the control panel to highlight a letter or
number on the visual keyboard, and then press  OK to select it.
NOTE: You must enter the  exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small)
letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.
c . When you are finished entering the new SSID, use the arrow buttons to highlight
Done  on the visual keyboard, and then press  OK.
TIP: If the product is unable to discover the network based on the network
name you entered, you will see the following prompts. You may want to move
the product closer to the computer and try running the Wireless Setup Wizard
again to automatically discover the network.
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d. Press the down arrow button until  Ad Hoc is highlighted, and then press  OK.
e . Press the down arrow button until  Yes, my network uses WEP encryption  is
highlighted, and then press  OK. The visual keyboard displays.
If you do  not want to use WEP encryption, press the down arrow button until  No,
my network does not use encryption  is highlighted, and then press OK. Go to
step 7.
6. If prompted, enter your WEP key as follows. Otherwise go to step 7.
a. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a letter or number on the visual keyboard, and
then press  OK to select it.
NOTE: You must enter the  exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small)
letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.
b . When you are finished entering the WEP key, use the arrow buttons to highlight
Done  on the visual keyboard.
7. Press  OK again to confirm.
The product will attempt to connect to the SSID. If a message says you entered an
invalid WEP key, check the key you wrote down for your new network, follow the
prompts to correct the WEP key, and then try again.
8. When the product connects successfully to the network, go to your computer to install
the software.
NOTE: You can print the Wireless Network Test report at the end of a successful
Wireless Setup Wizard connection which can help identify any potential future
issues with the network setup.
Related topics
•“
Install the software for a network connection” on page 34
•“
Network troubleshooting” on page 149
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 All-in-
One to a network.
NOTE: If your computer is configured to connect to a series of network drives, make
sure that your computer is currently connected to these drives before installing the
software. Otherwise, the HP Photosmart software installer might try to use one of the
reserved drive letters and you will not be able to access that network drive on your
computer.
NOTE: Installation time can range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on your
operating system, the am ount of available space, an d the processor speed of your
computer.
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To install the Windows HP Photosmart Software
1.Quit all applications running on your computer, including any virus detection software.
2. Insert the Windows CD that came with the product into the CD-ROM drive on your
computer and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. If a dialog box about firewalls appears, follow the instructions. If you see firewall pop-
up messages, you must always accept or allow the pop-up messages.
4. On the  Connection Type  screen, select Through the network , and then click
Next .
The  Searching  screen appears as the Setup program searches for the product on
the network.
5. On the  Printer Found  screen, verify that the printer description is correct.
If more than one printer is found on the network, the  Printers Found screen appears.
Select the product you want to connect.
6. Follow the prompts to install the software.
When you have finished installing the software, the product is ready for use.
7. If you disabled any virus de tection software on your computer, ma ke sure to enable
it again.
8. To test your network connection, go to your computer and print a self-test report to
the product.
Connect to additional computers on a network
You can connect the HP All-in-One to more than one computer on a small network of
computers. If the HP All-in-One is already connected to a computer on a network, for
each additional computer you must install the HP Photosmart Software. During
installation of a wireless connection, the software will discover the SSID (network name)
of the existing network. Once you have set up the HP All-in-One on the network you will
not need to configure it again when you add additional computers.
NOTE: You can connect the HP All-in-One to either a wireless or wired network, but
not both at the same time.
Related topics
“
Install the software for a network connection” on page 34
Change the HP All-in-One from a USB connection to a network connection
If you first install the HP All-in-One with a USB connection, you can later change to either
a wireless or Ethernet network connection. If you already understand how to connect to
a network, you can use the general directions below.
NOTE: For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, use an
access point (such as a wireless router) to connect the HP All-in-One.
To change a USB connection to a wired (Ethernet) connection
1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the product.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the back of the product to an
available Ethernet port on the router or switch.
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3.Install the software for a network connection, choose  Add a product, and then
choose  Through the network .
4. When the installation is complete, open  Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) in the
Control Panel  and delete the printers from the previous USB installation.
To change a USB connection to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection
1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the product.
2. Press  Setup.
3.Press the down arrow button until  Network is highlighted, and then press  OK.
4. Press the down arrow button to highlight  Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press
OK .
This runs the  Wireless Setup Wizard .
5. Install the software for a network connection, choose  Add a Device, and then choose
Through the network .
6. When the installation is complete, open  Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) in the
Control Panel  and delete the printers for the USB installation.
For more detailed instructions on connecting the HP All-in-One to a network, see:
•“
Set up the HP All-in-One on a wired (Ethernet) network” on page 25
•“
Set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated wireless (WLAN 802.11) network”
on page 27
•“
Set up the HP All-in-One using an ad hoc wireless connection” on page 30
Manage your network settings
You can manage network settings for the HP All-in-One through the HP All-in-One control
panel. Additional advanced settings are available in the Embedded Web Server, a
configuration and status tool you access from your Web browser using an existing
network connection to the HP All-in-One.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Change basic network settings from the control panel
•
Change advanced network settings from the control panel settings
•
Use the Embedded Web Server
•
Network configuration page definitions
Change basic network settings from the control panel
The HP All-in-One control panel enables you to set up and manage a wireless connection
and to perform a variety of network management tasks. This includes viewing the network
settings, restoring the network defaults, turning the wireless radio on and off, and
changing the network settings.
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This section contains the following topics:
•
Use the Wireless Setup Wizard
•
View and print network settings
•
Restore network defaults
•
Turn the wireless radio on and off
•
Print the wireless network test
Use the Wireless Setup Wizard
The Wireless Setup Wizard provides an easy way to set up and manage a wireless
connection to the HP All-in-One.
To run the Wireless Setup Wizard
1. Press  Setup.
2.Press the down arrow button until  Network is highlighted, and then press  OK.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight  Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press
OK .
This runs the  Wireless Setup Wizard .
Related topics
•“
Set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated wireless (WLAN 802.11) network”
on page 27
•“
Set up the HP All-in-One using an ad hoc wireless connection” on page 30
View and print network settings
You can display a summary of the network settings on the HP All-in-One control panel,
or you can print a more detailed configuration page. The network configuration page lists
all of the important network settings such as the IP address, link speed, DNS, and mDNS.
To view and print the network settings
1. Press  Setup.
2.Press the down arrow button until  Network is highlighted, and then press  OK.
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