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10 Network setup
• Add the HP Photosmart to a network
•
Set up a Bluetooth connection
Add the HP Photosmart to a network
•“Wired (Ethernet) network” on page 59
•“
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS)” on page 60
•“
Wireless with a router (infrastructure network)” on page 62
•“
Wireless without a router (ad hoc connection)” on page 63
Wired (Ethernet) network
Before you connect the HP Photosmart 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
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 on the same network.
NOTE: The HP Photosmart supports networks with automatic speed negotiation
capable of 10 or 100 Mbps.
To connect the HP Photosmart to the network
1. Connect Ethernet cable.
a. Remove the yellow plug from the back of the HP Photosmart.
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Network setup