User Guide

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Wireless network setup
Wireless networking may not be available depending on the model (see "Features by
model" on page 8).
Wireless networks require higher security, so when an access point is first set up, a network name
(SSID), the type of security used, and a Network Password are created for the network. Ask your
network administrator about this information before proceeding with the machine installation.
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.
Set up method Connecting method Description & Reference
With Access Point
From the computer
See "Setting up via USB cable" on page 53 for
Window.
See "Access point without a USB cable" on page
54 for Window.
See "Using a network cable" on page 54.
From the machine’s
control panel
See "Using the WPS settings" on page 52.
See "Using the Wi-Fi Networks" on page 52.
From the HP Smart
app
See "Connect using the HP Smart app" on page
62.
Wi-Fi Direct setup
See "Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing"
on page 56.