HP Photosmart C8183 User Manual

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 an integrated wireless WLAN...

•Use the Embedded Web Server
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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.
This section contains the following topics:
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Use the Wireless Setup Wizard
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View and print...

3.Touch  View Network Settings  menu.
4. Do one of the following:
• To display wired network settings, touch  Display Wired Summary.
• To display wireless network settings, touch  Display Wireless Summary.
• To print the network configuration page, touch  Print Network Configuration
Page .
Related topics
“
Network configuration page definitions” on page 46
Restore network defaults
You can reset the network settings to what they were when you purchased the HP All-in-
One.
CAUTION: This will erase all...

To print the wireless test report
1.Touch  Setup on the display.
2. Touch  Network .
NOTE:If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch  or
 to scroll through all the menu options.
3.Touch  Wireless Network Test .
The  Wireless Network Test  prints.
Related topics
“
Network troubleshooting” on page 158
Change advanced network settings from the control panel settings
The advanced network settings are provided for your convenience. However, unless you
are an advanced user, you should not...

NOTE:When manually entering an IP setting, you must already be connected to an
active network, otherwise the setting will not stay when you exit from the menu.
CAUTION: Be careful when manually assigning an IP address. If you enter an invalid
IP address during the installation, your network components will not be able to connect
with the HP All-in-One.
To change IP settings
1. Touch  Setup on the display.
2. Touch  Network .
NOTE:If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch  or
 to...

Access the Embedded Web Server
The computer you use to access the Embedded Web Server on the HP All-in-One must
be connected to the same network as the HP All-in-One.
To access the Embedded Web Server
1.Print a network configuration page to find the IP address for the HP All-in-One.
2. In the  Address  box in your Web browser on your computer, type the IP address of
the HP All-in-One, as shown on the network settings page. For example, http://
192.168.1.101.
The Embedded Web Server  Home page appears,...

Related topics
“
View and print network settings” on page 41
Network configuration page definitions
The network configuration page shows the network settings for the HP All-in-One. There
are settings for general information, 802.3 wired (Ethernet), 802.11 wireless, and
Bluetooth
®.
This section contains the following topics:
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General network settings
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Wired (802.3) network settings
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Wireless (802.11) network settings
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Bluetooth settings
Related topics
•“
View and print network settings” on page 41...

ParameterDescription
Admin PasswordStatus of the administrators password for the Embedded Web Server:
•Set: Password is specified. You mu st enter the password to make
changes to the Embedded Web Server parameters.
•Not Set : No password is set. A password is not required for making
changes to the Embedded Web Server parameters.
mDNSSome local and ad hoc networks do not use central DNS servers. They use
a DNS alternative called mDNS.
With mDNS, your computer can find  and use any HP All-in-One...

ParameterDescription
Configuration
SourceThe protocol used to assign the IP address to the HP All-in-One:
•AutoIP: The installation software automatically determines the
configuration parameters.
•DHCP : The configuration parameters are supplied by a dynamic host
configuration protocol (DHCP) serv er on the network. On small networks,
this could be a router.
•Manual : The configuration parameters are set manually, such as a static
IP address.
•Not Specified : The mode used when the HP All-in-One is...

Wireless (802.11) network settings
The following table describes the 802.11 wireless settings shown on the network
configuration page.
ParameterDescription
Hardware
Address (MAC)The Media Access Control (MAC) address that identifies the HP All-in-One.
This is a unique 12-digit identifica tion number assigned to networking
hardware for identification, including wi reless access points, routers, and
other such devices. No two pieces of hardware have the same MAC address.
Two MAC addresses are assigned:...