User Manual

Wireless network setup | 59
Introducing wireless set up methods
You can set wireless settings either from the machine or the computer. Choose the setting
method from the below table.
• Some wireless network installation types may not be available depending on the model
or country.
• It is strongly recommended that you set the password on Access Points. If you do not
set the password on Access Points, they might be exposed to illegal access from
unknown machines including PCs, smart phones and printers. Refer to the Access Point
user' guide for password settings.
Restoring the wireless network settings
You can revert the wireless network settings to the default values.
Press the (Menu) button > Network > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Default > Restore... on the control panel.
The machine starts restoring default wireless network settings.
Using the WPS Settings
If your machine and access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), then
you can easily configure the wireless network settings through the WPS menu without the need
for a computer.
Items to prepare:
• Check if the access point (or wireless router) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).
• Check if your machine supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).
1 Press the (Menu) button > Network > Wi-Fi > WPS > PBC on the control panel.
The machine starts connecting to the wireless network.
Set up method Connecting method Description & Reference
With Access Point
From the computer
See "Setting up via USB cable" on page 61 for
Window.
See "Access point without a USB cable" on page
62 for Window.
See "Using a network cable" on page 62.
From the machine’s
control panel
See "Using the WPS Settings" on page 59.
See "Using the Wi-Fi Networks" on page 60.
From the HP Smart
app
See "Connect using the HP Smart app" on page
70.
Wi-Fi Direct setup
See "Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing"
on page 64.