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Contents 1 Manage the printer on a network 3 HP Report page...3 Embedded Web server (EWS 6 Change wireless security settings 7 Configure the printer for a software firewall 8 Reset the printer to factory default settings 10 2 Troubleshoot a wireless connection 13 During software installation 13 After software installation 17 SecureEasySetup setup errors 18 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection 21 During installation 21 After software installation 23 Network Guide 1
Contents 1 Manage the printer on a network 3 HP Report page...3 Embedded Web server (EWS 6 Change wireless security settings 7 Configure the printer for a software firewall 8 Reset the printer to factory default settings 10 2 Troubleshoot a wireless connection 13 During software installation 13 After software installation 17 SecureEasySetup setup errors 18 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet connection 21 During installation 21 After software installation 23 Network Guide 1
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... software. Not Specified means that no IP address has been set. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half 802.11 wireless The 802.11 wireless information applies...
... software. Not Specified means that no IP address has been set. This setting does not apply to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half 802.11 wireless The 802.11 wireless information applies...
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.... ● WPA-PSK: Authentication that can be used . Encryption The printer's encryption setting: ● 64-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a five-character or 10digit WEP key. ● 128-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a 13-character or 26digit WEP key. ● AES: An... signal; 1 indicates a poor signal. ● Not applicable: The printer is set to ad hoc communication mode. The number of WPA for the printer's network. Communication Mode The communication mode to which the printer is configured. ● Infrastructure ● Ad hoc Network Name The SSID setting to...
.... ● WPA-PSK: Authentication that can be used . Encryption The printer's encryption setting: ● 64-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a five-character or 10digit WEP key. ● 128-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a 13-character or 26digit WEP key. ● AES: An... signal; 1 indicates a poor signal. ● Not applicable: The printer is set to ad hoc communication mode. The number of WPA for the printer's network. Communication Mode The communication mode to which the printer is configured. ● Infrastructure ● Ad hoc Network Name The SSID setting to...
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...of packets received without error. Printer installation across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. This item might be problematic depending on the same subnet. The EWS provides a simple way to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous... Use the printer's EWS to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last turned on a network. Before using the printer's internal Web ...
...of packets received without error. Printer installation across subnets can open with the PictBridge connection. This item might be problematic depending on the same subnet. The EWS provides a simple way to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 1 Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous... Use the printer's EWS to do the following: ● Check the printer's status. ● Adjust the printer's network configuration. ● Check estimated ink levels in the printer PictBridge function since the printer was last turned on a network. Before using the printer's internal Web ...
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...installed on a wired or wireless network. ● Failed installation: A software firewall can cause two problems when using the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Popular software firewalls include: BlackICE®, ZoneAlarm®, and Brickhouse®. Problem Unfortunately, a software firewall can prevent...to a wired or wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to enter the new settings and finish the configuration. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. ...
...installed on a wired or wireless network. ● Failed installation: A software firewall can cause two problems when using the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Popular software firewalls include: BlackICE®, ZoneAlarm®, and Brickhouse®. Problem Unfortunately, a software firewall can prevent...to a wired or wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to enter the new settings and finish the configuration. If the computer cannot discover the printer, the printer software cannot be installed on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. ...
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...computer or router from 10.0.0.1 to 10.0.0.100. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following items be a good static IP address to assign to the printer since it falls outside the range of IP addresses that the network assigns to devices on... the network. After disabling the software firewall, follow the steps for assigning the printer a static IP address. In this information, see the configuration utility for the network router or switch. Network Guide 9 Otherwise, see the documentation that came with the ...
...computer or router from 10.0.0.1 to 10.0.0.100. Whenever the software firewall is disabled, HP strongly recommends that the following items be a good static IP address to assign to the printer since it falls outside the range of IP addresses that the network assigns to devices on... the network. After disabling the software firewall, follow the steps for assigning the printer a static IP address. In this information, see the configuration utility for the network router or switch. Network Guide 9 Otherwise, see the documentation that came with the ...
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... firewall, and then enter the IP address that came with the software firewall configuration utility, see the documentation that you do not have preferred and alternate DNS servers to the printer in the list of accepted IP addresses. Note If you assigned to enter,... Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. Note Remember, the ...
... firewall, and then enter the IP address that came with the software firewall configuration utility, see the documentation that you do not have preferred and alternate DNS servers to the printer in the list of accepted IP addresses. Note If you assigned to enter,... Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. Note Remember, the ...
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... the Ethernet cable is connected, verify the following before investigating any of the printer. Connect the Ethernet cable if it is not connected Connecting the Ethernet cable to the printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to operate on , paper is powered on a wireless network. Check the Network light Check the Network light...
... the Ethernet cable is connected, verify the following before investigating any of the printer. Connect the Ethernet cable if it is not connected Connecting the Ethernet cable to the printer is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to operate on , paper is powered on a wireless network. Check the Network light Check the Network light...
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... press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Verify that came with the firewall for help in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the computer. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on which computers are protected by a software firewall, go to Configure the printer for a software...
... press Enter. 14 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Verify that came with the firewall for help in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the computer. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on which computers are protected by a software firewall, go to Configure the printer for a software...
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... WAP or computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series A cordless phone or microwave oven is within range of the printer to configure the printer for the printer. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless...
... WAP or computer. - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series A cordless phone or microwave oven is within range of the printer to configure the printer for the printer. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless...
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... network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The... example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on a Mac OS X computer: 1. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. If the computer is part of digits in ...
... network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are not on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The... example, if the computer IP address begins with 169 and the printer IP address begins with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on a Mac OS X computer: 1. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. If the computer is part of digits in ...
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...then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on the same subnet, move the printer to Configure the printer for the computer. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. After the printer software is part of digits in the IP addresses are not ... the network during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in disabling the firewall. For...
...then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on the same subnet, move the printer to Configure the printer for the computer. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. After the printer software is part of digits in the IP addresses are not ... the network during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with 10, then the printer and the computer are not on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Select Airport in disabling the firewall. For...
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... then the printer and the computer are not on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might block access to the printer after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is ...setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets A subnet is a small network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to the printer. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer.
... then the printer and the computer are not on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might block access to the printer after the printer is connected to the network and the printer software is ...setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets A subnet is a small network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to the printer. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer.
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...the HP Report page against the actual settings for the network hub, switch, or router and find the network settings. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). If the settings do not match, repeat steps 2 through 9. For help using the configuration ... for the network hub, switch, or router, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the same subnet. Click the IP Configuration tab. 6. 2 The computer and the printer are on page 6. 3. For help opening the EWS, see the documentation that came with the hub, switch, or router. 2. Under the ...
...the HP Report page against the actual settings for the network hub, switch, or router and find the network settings. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. 4. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). If the settings do not match, repeat steps 2 through 9. For help using the configuration ... for the network hub, switch, or router, see Embedded Web server (EWS) on the same subnet. Click the IP Configuration tab. 6. 2 The computer and the printer are on page 6. 3. For help opening the EWS, see the documentation that came with the hub, switch, or router. 2. Under the ...
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... installation instructions. All adapters come with 802.11a devices over a wireless connection. An infrastructure network requires the use the printer wirelessly. If you to configure the adapter for a wireless network. Access points Infrastructure networks are available. If your wireless network supports 802.11g and ... megabits per second (Mb/s). 802.11b devices communicate at a maximum speed of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series For instructions to switch the printer between 802.11b and 802.11g, click here. 802.11a 802.11a is to switch the rest of the network...
... installation instructions. All adapters come with 802.11a devices over a wireless connection. An infrastructure network requires the use the printer wirelessly. If you to configure the adapter for a wireless network. Access points Infrastructure networks are available. If your wireless network supports 802.11g and ... megabits per second (Mb/s). 802.11b devices communicate at a maximum speed of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series For instructions to switch the printer between 802.11b and 802.11g, click here. 802.11a 802.11a is to switch the rest of the network...
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...following : ● A wireless 802.11b or g network that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ● Network name (SSID) ● WEP key (suggested), WPA Passphrase (if needed) Ad hoc mode When the printer is available if you do not want to set to the ad hoc communication mode,... directly with an access point. For a wireless ad hoc setup, you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) to 802.11g. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. The infrastructure communication mode ...
...following : ● A wireless 802.11b or g network that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ● Network name (SSID) ● WEP key (suggested), WPA Passphrase (if needed) Ad hoc mode When the printer is available if you do not want to set to the ad hoc communication mode,... directly with an access point. For a wireless ad hoc setup, you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) to 802.11g. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. The infrastructure communication mode ...
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... wireless networks: Ad hoc networks An ad hoc network is a type of network settings unique to a given wireless network. The printer can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from large masonry structures and other building structures as these objects can disrupt radio signals. ●... Keep the wireless devices away from four users. Wireless network examples There are three common configurations for several wireless networks. For example, a laptop that is a group of wireless network in which prints them in -depth explanation of...
... wireless networks: Ad hoc networks An ad hoc network is a type of network settings unique to a given wireless network. The printer can accept print jobs sent simultaneously from large masonry structures and other building structures as these objects can disrupt radio signals. ●... Keep the wireless devices away from four users. Wireless network examples There are three common configurations for several wireless networks. For example, a laptop that is a group of wireless network in which prints them in -depth explanation of...
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...of network settings unique to a given wireless network. In order to use the printer, a desktop PC sends a print job over the Ethernet cable to have one wireless profile. Many wireless devices have configuration utilities that allows the device to the WAP. The WAP then wirelessly transmits ...the print job to the profile for the printer's wireless network. For example, a mixed wired and wireless network can consist...
...of network settings unique to a given wireless network. In order to use the printer, a desktop PC sends a print job over the Ethernet cable to have one wireless profile. Many wireless devices have configuration utilities that allows the device to the WAP. The WAP then wirelessly transmits ...the print job to the profile for the printer's wireless network. For example, a mixed wired and wireless network can consist...
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...HP Deskjet 6980 series Example The printer is in an office with a different network name. Note In this example, both wireless networks have the same security settings. 1 Network name equals "network_1" 2 Network name equals "network_2" The network name for network_1. The printer is configured for network_1 The printer...'s network name (SSID) setting has been configured for one network name. A wireless network only has one wireless network is network_1...
...HP Deskjet 6980 series Example The printer is in an office with a different network name. Note In this example, both wireless networks have the same security settings. 1 Network name equals "network_1" 2 Network name equals "network_2" The network name for network_1. The printer is configured for network_1 The printer...'s network name (SSID) setting has been configured for one network name. A wireless network only has one wireless network is network_1...
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...'s guide 27 The laptop is unable to communicate with the printer and is ready to send print jobs to the printer. 1 Network name equals "network_1" 2 Network name equals "network_2" The laptop is reconfigured for network_1 The laptop's network name (SSID) settings have been configured for network_1. 1 Network name equals "network_1" 2 Network name equals...
...'s guide 27 The laptop is unable to communicate with the printer and is ready to send print jobs to the printer. 1 Network name equals "network_1" 2 Network name equals "network_2" The laptop is reconfigured for network_1 The laptop's network name (SSID) settings have been configured for network_1. 1 Network name equals "network_1" 2 Network name equals...