HP (Hewlett-Packard) 8500A All in One Printer User Manual


 
Set up wireless (802.11) communication 21
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1. Save any open documents. Close any
applications that are running on your
computer.
2. Place the HP software CD into the
computer.
Step 2: Install software for your printer
Follow the instructions for your operating
system.
3. Select Network (Ethernet/Wireless) and
then follow the onscreen instructions.
Note: If the rewall software on your
computer displays any messages
during the installation, select the
“always permit/allow” option in the
messages. Selecting this option allows
the software to install successfully on
your computer.
Step 1: Connect the printer to your wireless network
1. On the printer’s control panel, touch
right arrow , and then select
Network.
2. Touch Wireless, touch Wireless Setup
Wizard, and then touch OK.
3. Follow the display instructions to
complete the setup.
Note: If you encounter problems while
running the Wireless Setup Wizard,
see ”Wireless (802.11) setup problems”
on page 29.
Connecting without a wireless router
If you do not have a wireless router (such as a Linksys wireless router or Apple AirPort
Base Station), you can still connect the printer to your computer using a wireless
connection (known as a “computer-to-computer” or an “ad hoc“ wireless connection).
For more information, see the user guide.