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Wired network setup
This section describes how to connect the HP All-in-One to a router, switch, or hub using
an Ethernet cable and how to install the HP All-in-One software for a network connection.
This is known as a wired or Ethernet network.
To set up the HP All-in-One on a wired
network, you need to do the following:See this section:
First, collect all of the required materials.“What you need for a wired network”
on page 30
Next, connect to a wired network.“Connect the HP All-in-One to the network”
on page 31
Finally, install the software.“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 39
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.
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
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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.
Connect the HP All-in -One to the network
To connect the HP All-in-One to the network, use the Ethernet port on the back of the
device.
To connect the HP All- in-One to the network
1. Remove the yellow plug from the back of the HP All-in-One.
2.Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the HP All-in-One.
3.Connect the other end of the Ethernet c able to an available port on your Ethernet
router or switch.
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4.Once you have connected the HP All-in-One to the network, install the software.
Related topics
“
Install the software for a network connection” on page 39
Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup
For optimal performance and security in your wireless network, HP recommends you use
a wireless router or access point (802.11) to connect the HP All-in-One and the other
network elements. When network elements are connected through a wireless router or
access point, this  is called an infrastructure  network.
The advantages of a wireless infrastructure network as compared to an ad hoc network
include:
•Advanced network security
• Enhanced reliability
• Network flexibility
• Better performance, especially with 802.11 g mode
• Shared Broadband Internet access
To set up the HP All-in-One on an integrated
wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you need to
do the following:See this section:
First, collect all of the required materials.“What you need for an integrated wirelessWLAN 802.11 network” on page 33
Next, connect the HP All-in-One to the wireless
router, and run the Wireless Setup Wizard.“Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN802.11 network” on page 33
Finally, install the software.“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 39
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What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network
To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will
need the following:
❑A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless router or access point.
❑ A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network
interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that
you intend to install the HP All-in-One on.
❑ Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL.
If you connect the HP All-in-One on a wire
less 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 EasySetup and for additional setup instructions.
CAUTION: To prevent other users from accessing your wireless network, HP
strongly recommends using a password or passphrase (WPA or WEP security) and
a unique network name (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 the
ethernet cable is not connected to the HP All-in-One.
To connect the HP All-in-One  with the Wireless Setup Wizard
1. Write down the following information about your wireless router or 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 router or access point. You might be able to find the network name
(SSID) and the WEP key or WPA passphrase on the Embedded Web Server for the
wireless router.
2. Touch  Setup on the display.
3. Touch  Network .
NOTE:If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch  or
 to scroll through all the menu options.
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4.Touch  Wireless Setup Wizard .
This runs the  Wireless Setup Wizard .
The wireless network test also runs, performing a series of diagnostic tests to
determine whether network setup is successf ul. The wireless network test prints upon
completion of the test.
5. Touch the name of the network you wrote down in step 1.
If you do not see your network name in the list
a.Touch  Enter a New Network Name (SSID) .
The visual keyboard appears.
b . Enter the network name (SSID). Touch the appropriate letters or numbers on the
visual keyboard.
NOTE: You must enter the  exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small)
letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.
c . When you have finished entering the new network name, touch  Done, and then
touch  OK.
TIP: If the HP All-in-One 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 HP All-in-One closer to the computer and try running the Wireless
Setup Wizard again to automa tically discover the network.
d.Touch  Infrastructure .
e .Touch  WEP encryption  or WPA encryption .
If you do  not want to use WEP encryption, touch  No, my network does not use
encryption . Go to step 7.
6. If prompted, enter your WPA or WEP key as follows:
a. Touch the appropriate letters or numbers on the visual keyboard.
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, touch  Done.
c .Touch  OK to confirm.
The HP All-in-One 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.
7. When the HP All-in-One conn ects successfully to the network, install the software on
each computer that will use the device over the network.
To connect the HP All-in-One with SecureEasySetup
1. Activate SecureEasySetup  on your wireless router or access point.
2. Touch  Setup on the display.
3. Touch  Network .
NOTE:If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch  or
 to scroll through all the menu options.
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4.Touch  Wireless Setup Wizard .
5. Follow the onscreen prompts on the display to complete the connection.
6. When the HP All-in-One 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 wirele ss 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 HP All-in-One immediately
after pressing the button on the wireless router or access point.
Related topics
“
Install the software for a network connection” on page 39
Wireless ad hoc network setup
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.
NOTE: An ad hoc connection is available if you do not have a wireless router or
access point. However, it provides little flexibility, a low level of network security, and
slower network performance than with a wireless router or access point.
In order to connect the HP All-in-One to your computer (ad hoc), you need to create an
ad hoc network profile on your computer. This includes choosing a network name (SSID)
and WEP security (optional but recommended) for your ad hoc network.
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 36
Next, prepare your computer by creating a
network profile.“Create a network profile for a Windows XPcomputer” on page 36
“
Create a network profile for other operatingsystems” on page 37
Next, run the Wirele ss Setup Wizard.“Connect to a wireless ad hoc network”
on page 37
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To set up the HP All-in-One on a wireless ad
hoc network, you need to do the following:See this section:
Finally, install the software.“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 39
What you need for an ad hoc network
To connect the HP All-in-One to a wireless network, you will need a Windows computer
with a wireless network adapter.
Create a network profile for a Windows XP computer
Prepare your computer for an ad hoc connection by creating a network profile.
To create a network profile
NOTE: The HP All-in-One 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.
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.
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f.In the  Confirm network key  box, type the same WEP key you typed in the
previous step.
g . Write down the WEP key exactly as you typed it, including uppercase and
lowercase letters.
NOTE: You must remember the exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase
(small) letters. If you enter your WEP key incorrectly on the HP All-in-One, the
wireless connection will fail.
h . Select the check box for  This is a computer-to-com puter (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 52
•“
Connect to a wireless ad hoc network” on page 37
Create a network profile for other operating systems
If you have an operating system other than 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:
• 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. 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.
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3.Touch  Wireless Setup Wizard .
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. Touch the network name.
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.Touch  Enter a New Network Name (SSID) .
The visual keyboard appears.
b . Enter the SSID. Touch the appropriate letters or numbers on the visual keyboard.
NOTE: You must enter the  exact uppercase (capital) and lowercase (small)
letters. Otherwise, the wireless connection will fail.
c . When you have finished entering the new SSID, touch  Done on the visual
keyboard, and then touch  OK.
TIP: If the HP All-in-One 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 HP All-in-One closer to the computer and try running the Wireless
Setup Wizard again to automa tically discover the network.
d.Touch  Ad Hoc.
e .Touch  Yes, my network uses WEP encryption . The visual keyboard displays.
If you do  not want to use WEP encryption, touch  No, my network does not use
encryption . Go to step 7.
6. If prompted, enter your WEP key as follows. Otherwise go to step 7.
a. Touch the appropriate letters or numbers on the visual keyboard.
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, touch  Done on the visual keyboard.
7. Touch  OK again to confirm.
The HP All-in-One will attempt to connect  to the SSID. If a message says you entered
an invalid WEP key, check th e key you wrote down for your new network, follow the
prompts to correct the WEP key, and then try again.
8. When the HP All-in-One connects successfully to the network, go to your computer
to install the software.
Related topics
•“
Enter text using the visual keyboard” on page 14
•“
Install the software for a network connection” on page 39
•“
Network troubleshooting” on page 158
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Install the software for a network connection
Use this section to install the HP All-in-One software on a computer connected to a
network. Before you install the software, make sure you have conne cted 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, HP All-in-One installation software 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 amount of available space,  and the processor speed of your
computer.
To install the Windows HP All-in-One software
1. Quit all applications running on your computer, including any virus detection software.
2. Insert the Windows CD that came with the HP All-in-One 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 HP All-in-One
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 HP All-in-One you want to connect.
6. Follow the prompts to install the software.
When you have finished installing the software, the HP All-in-One 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 HP All-in-One.
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 All-in-One 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 39
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