HP Photosmart D7460 User Manual

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 Photosmart 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 30
Next, connect...

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...

c. When you have finished entering the new network name, touch  Done, and then
touch  OK.
TIP: If the HP Photosmart 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 Photosmart closer to the computer and try running the
Wireless Setup Wizard again to au tomatically 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...

Wireless ad hoc network setup
Use this section if you want to connect the HP Photosmart 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 Photosmart to your computer (ad hoc), you need to create an
ad hoc...

To create a network profile
NOTE:The HP Photosmart 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...

Related topics
•“
Network glossary” on page 50
•“
Connect to a wireless ad hoc network” on page 35
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...

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...

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 Photosmart 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...

Change the HP Photosmart from a USB connection to a network connection
If you first install the HP Photosmart 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 Photosmart.
To change a USB connection to an integrated wireless WLAN...

•Use the Embedded Web Server
•
Network configuration page definitions
Change basic network settings from the control panel
The HP Photosmart 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:
•
Use the Wireless Setup Wizard
•
View and print...