Basics guide

1Network setup
This section describes how to connect the HP Photosmart to a network and how to view
and manage network settings.
If you want to: See this section:
Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network. Wired (Ethernet) network
Connect to a wireless network with a wireless
router (infrastructure).
Wireless with a router (infrastructure network)
Connect directly to a wireless-capable
computer without a wireless router (ad hoc).
Wireless without a router (ad hoc connection)
Install the HP Photosmart Software for use in a
networked environment.
Install the software for a network connection
Add connections to more computers on the
network.
Connect to additional computers on a network
Change the HP Photosmart from a USB
connection to a network connection.
NOTE: Use the instructions in this section if
you first installed the HP Photosmart with a USB
connection, and you now want to change to
either a wireless or Ethernet network
connection.
Change the HP Photosmart from a USB
connection to a network connection
View or change the network settings. Manage your network settings
Find troubleshooting information. Network troubleshooting
NOTE: You can connect the HP Photosmart to either a wireless or wired network,
but not both at the same time.
Add the HP Photosmart to a network
• Wired (Ethernet) network
•
Wireless with a router (infrastructure network)
•
Wireless without a router (ad hoc connection)
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.
 Ethernet cable.
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