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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 the HP Photosmart to the
wireless router, and run the Wireless Setup
Wizard.“Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN802.11 network” on page 30
Finally, install the software.“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 36
What you need for an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network
To connect the HP Photosmart 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 Photosmart on.
❑ Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL.
If you connect the HP Photosmart 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 Photosmart to your
network. You can also use SecureEasySetup, if your wireless router or access point
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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 Photosmart 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 Photosmart. 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 Photosmart.
To connect the HP Photosmart  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.
4.Touch  Wireless Setup Wizard .
This runs the  Wireless Setup Wizard .
The wireless network test al so runs, performing a series of diagnostic tests to
determine whether network setup is successful. 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 Netw ork 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.
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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 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 Photosmart 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 Photosmart co nnects successfully to the ne twork, install the software
on each computer that will use the device over the network.
To connect the HP Photosmart 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.
4.Touch  Wireless Setup Wizard .
5. Follow the onscreen prompts on the display to complete the connection.
6. When the HP Photosmart conne cts 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 HP Photosmart
immediately after pressing the button on the wireless router or access point.
Related topics
“
Install the software for a network connection” on page 36
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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 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 Photosmart 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 33
Next, prepare your computer by creating a
network profile.“Create a network profile for a Windows XPcomputer” on page 33
“
Create a network profile for other operatingsystems” on page 35
Next, run the Wirele ss Setup Wizard.“Connect to a wireless ad hoc network”
on page 35
Finally, install the software.“Install the software for a network connection”
on page 36
What you need for an ad hoc network
To connect the HP Photosmart 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.
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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 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.
f .In the  Confirm network key  box, type the same W EP 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 Photosmart,
the wireless connec tion will fail.
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.
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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 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 Photosmart 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.
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).
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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 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  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 Photosmart 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 HP Photosmart conne cts successfully to the network, go to your computer
to install the software.
Related topics
•“
Enter text using the visual keyboard” on page 13
•“
Install the software for a network connection” on page 36
•“
Network troubleshooting” on page 125
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 Photosmart to a network.
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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
computer.
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 HP Photosmart 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 Photosmart 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 Photosmart you want to connect.
6. Follow the prompts to install the software.
When you have finished installing the software, the HP Photosmart 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 Photosmart.
Connect to additional computers on a network
You can connect the HP Photosmart to more than one computer on a small network of
computers. If the HP Photosmart 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 Photosmart on the network you will not
need to configure it again when you add additional computers.
NOTE: You can connect the HP Photosmart 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 36
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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 802.11 connection
1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the HP Photosmart.
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.
4.Touch  Wireless Setup Wizard .
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.
To change a USB connection to a wired (Ethernet) connection
1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the HP Photosmart.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the back of the HP Photosmart
to an available Ethernet port on the router or switch.
3. Install the software for a network connection, choose  Add a Device, 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.
For more detailed instructions on connecting the HP Photosmart to a network, see:
•“
Wired network setup” on page 27
•“
Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup” on page 29
•“
Wireless ad hoc network setup” on page 33
Manage your network settings
You can manage network settings for the HP Photosmart through the HP Photosmart
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 Photosmart.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Change basic network settings from the control panel
•
Change advanced network settings from the control panel settings
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•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 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 Photosmart.
To run the Wireless Setup Wizard
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 Setup Wizard .
This runs the  Wireless Setup Wizard .
Related topics
•“
Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network setup” on page 29
•“
Wireless ad hoc network setup” on page 33
View and print network settings
You can display a summary of the network settings on the HP Photosmart 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. 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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