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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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... higher) to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask. This setting does not apply to open the printer's embedded Web server. Chapter 1 (continued) Item Meaning URL The address to use in order to the printer. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. Configuration Source How the...
... higher) to the printer's wireless connection: 4 HP Deskjet 6980 series Subnet Mask The printer's subnet mask. This setting does not apply to open the printer's embedded Web server. Chapter 1 (continued) Item Meaning URL The address to use in order to the printer. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network. Default Gateway The printer's gateway address. Configuration Source How the...
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... an excellent signal; 1 indicates a poor signal. ● Not applicable: The printer is set to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is set frequencies at which the printer is being used. Network Guide 5 Encryption The printer's encryption setting: ● 64-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a five-character or 10digit WEP key. ● 128-bit...
... an excellent signal; 1 indicates a poor signal. ● Not applicable: The printer is set to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is set frequencies at which the printer is being used. Network Guide 5 Encryption The printer's encryption setting: ● 64-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a five-character or 10digit WEP key. ● 128-bit...
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... the computers that use it be on and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series The last known error to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to purchase supplies. Embedded Web server (EWS) The...
... the computers that use it be on and connected to the network. 6 HP Deskjet 6980 series The last known error to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings. ● Visit HP's Web site for support information and to purchase supplies. Embedded Web server (EWS) The...
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... the Networking tab. 4. Problem Unfortunately, a software firewall can cause two problems when using the printer on a wired or wireless network. ● Failed installation: A software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Configure the printer Follow these steps to the Internet. Popular software firewalls include: BlackICE®, ZoneAlarm®, and...
... the Networking tab. 4. Problem Unfortunately, a software firewall can cause two problems when using the printer on a wired or wireless network. ● Failed installation: A software firewall can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Configure the printer Follow these steps to the Internet. Popular software firewalls include: BlackICE®, ZoneAlarm®, and...
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... default settings Resetting the printer to an Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Under the DNS Address Configuration heading, enter the...
... default settings Resetting the printer to an Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Note Remember, the static IP address must be done as an available Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series Under the DNS Address Configuration heading, enter the...
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... any of the above, try running the installation wizard again. 2 Troubleshoot a wireless connection During software installation During the software installation process, the setup wizard searches for the printer twice, once when the Ethernet cable is not connected to the network. If you... not illuminated, the printer is connected to operate on a wireless network. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to the printer, and then after ...
... any of the above, try running the installation wizard again. 2 Troubleshoot a wireless connection During software installation During the software installation process, the setup wizard searches for the printer twice, once when the Ethernet cable is not connected to the network. If you... not illuminated, the printer is connected to operate on a wireless network. The computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is connected If the computer cannot find the printer when the Ethernet cable is crucial to successfully configuring the printer to the printer, and then after ...
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...on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. The printer is not operating near the wireless network. ● Compare the printer wireless settings to the network wireless settings Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to configure the printer for the WAP or router,... on the HP Report page. No large objects are obstructing the path between the printer and the WAP or the printer and the computer. - If the Signal Strength has a low rating, verify the following conditions: - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. The printer is not operating near the wireless network. ● Compare the printer wireless settings to the network wireless settings Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to configure the printer for the WAP or router,... on the HP Report page. No large objects are obstructing the path between the printer and the WAP or the printer and the computer. - If the Signal Strength has a low rating, verify the following conditions: - Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series
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... are a common variety of 11 Mb/s. To connect the printer to configure the adapter for a wireless network. If you can use of common adapters include: PCMCIA card that can be used with 802.11a devices over a wireless connection. Examples of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 4 Both 802.11g and 802.11b operate by...
... are a common variety of 11 Mb/s. To connect the printer to configure the adapter for a wireless network. If you can use of common adapters include: PCMCIA card that can be used with 802.11a devices over a wireless connection. Examples of a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 20 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 4 Both 802.11g and 802.11b operate by...
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... To connect the printer to a wireless network, you do not want to manually turn on a wireless network must have an access point. However, it provides little flexibility, a low level of a WAP. For a wireless ad hoc setup, you use a wireless router (access point) that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)....to ad hoc 802.11g, the computer must share the following : ● A wireless 802.11b or g network that you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series You can use an Ethernet connection to the access point, follow the directions in...
... To connect the printer to a wireless network, you do not want to manually turn on a wireless network must have an access point. However, it provides little flexibility, a low level of a WAP. For a wireless ad hoc setup, you use a wireless router (access point) that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)....to ad hoc 802.11g, the computer must share the following : ● A wireless 802.11b or g network that you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series You can use an Ethernet connection to the access point, follow the directions in...
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... know the network's network name. For a description of network settings unique to the profile for the printer's wireless network. Printing Computers on wireless profiles, see the wireless profiles page. The user who sent the fifth print job should wait a few minutes and then resend...range of one profile for a wireless network at the same time, the printer accepts four of network names, see the wireless security page. Wireless network examples There are three common configurations for interference in a wireless network: ● Keep the wireless devices away from large metal objects...
... know the network's network name. For a description of network settings unique to the profile for the printer's wireless network. Printing Computers on wireless profiles, see the wireless profiles page. The user who sent the fifth print job should wait a few minutes and then resend...range of one profile for a wireless network at the same time, the printer accepts four of network names, see the wireless security page. Wireless network examples There are three common configurations for interference in a wireless network: ● Keep the wireless devices away from large metal objects...
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..., a mixed wired and wireless network can consist of wireless settings. Many wireless devices have configuration utilities that allows the device to have one wireless profile. They have wireless profiles for several wireless networks. In order to use the printer, a desktop PC sends a print job over the Ethernet cable to the profile for the home wireless network Wireless network location Office...
..., a mixed wired and wireless network can consist of wireless settings. Many wireless devices have configuration utilities that allows the device to have one wireless profile. They have wireless profiles for several wireless networks. In order to use the printer, a desktop PC sends a print job over the Ethernet cable to the profile for the home wireless network Wireless network location Office...
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...wireless networks, each with your access point. The printer is configured for network_1 The printer's network name (SSID) setting has been configured for the other wireless network is network_1. The printer can be set the wireless profile to at_work in order to connect to the at_home wireless... must set to the office network. In other users from network_1. 26 HP Deskjet 6980 series Example The printer is at work, the person must know the network's name. Note In this example, both wireless networks have the same security settings. 1 Network name equals "network_1" 2...
...wireless networks, each with your access point. The printer is configured for network_1 The printer's network name (SSID) setting has been configured for the other wireless network is network_1. The printer can be set the wireless profile to at_work in order to connect to the at_home wireless... must set to the office network. In other users from network_1. 26 HP Deskjet 6980 series Example The printer is at work, the person must know the network's name. Note In this example, both wireless networks have the same security settings. 1 Network name equals "network_1" 2...
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...forms of a user or device before granting access to access network resources. 28 HP Deskjet 6980 series Infrastructure networks ● WPA ● WEP ● Open System Ad hoc networks (wireless direct-connect) ● WEP ● Open System For more difficult for unauthorized...components, including firewalls, intrusion-detection systems, and segmented networks, should also be configured for several wireless security options depending on the network. Chapter 4 Wireless security The printer can be considered as the Pre-Shared Key mode of authentication and encryption. ...
...forms of a user or device before granting access to access network resources. 28 HP Deskjet 6980 series Infrastructure networks ● WPA ● WEP ● Open System Ad hoc networks (wireless direct-connect) ● WEP ● Open System For more difficult for unauthorized...components, including firewalls, intrusion-detection systems, and segmented networks, should also be configured for several wireless security options depending on the network. Chapter 4 Wireless security The printer can be considered as the Pre-Shared Key mode of authentication and encryption. ...
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... over radio waves from the Encryption drop-down list: - WPA provides better security than WEP. If you do not configure the printer to another wireless device ● Controlling access to network resources through authentication protocols Only devices that have the same WPA settings as the... printer will be able to use WPA: 1. WPA is a network feature WPA is an optional wireless network feature. Configure the printer for the computer's NIC card or the network's Wireless Access Point (WAP). For more information about TKIP and...
... over radio waves from the Encryption drop-down list: - WPA provides better security than WEP. If you do not configure the printer to another wireless device ● Controlling access to network resources through authentication protocols Only devices that have the same WPA settings as the... printer will be able to use WPA: 1. WPA is a network feature WPA is an optional wireless network feature. Configure the printer for the computer's NIC card or the network's Wireless Access Point (WAP). For more information about TKIP and...
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... the WEP settings for the computer's NIC card or the network's Wireless Access Point (WAP). Configure the printer for authentication. The printer's WEP settings must recognize all wireless networks use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network in a secure location. Each device on a WEP...the network making the data unintelligible to assign the WEP key an index number. 32 HP Deskjet 6980 series WEP is a network feature WEP is assigned a key number (such as the printer will not be able to each WEP key. Under Network Settings, select Infrastructure or ...
... the WEP settings for the computer's NIC card or the network's Wireless Access Point (WAP). Configure the printer for authentication. The printer's WEP settings must recognize all wireless networks use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network in a secure location. Each device on a WEP...the network making the data unintelligible to assign the WEP key an index number. 32 HP Deskjet 6980 series WEP is a network feature WEP is assigned a key number (such as the printer will not be able to each WEP key. Under Network Settings, select Infrastructure or ...
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... use SecureEasySetup. An open system is referred to as an "open system." Under Connection, click Wireless (802.11). 4. After a user pushes the SecureEasySetup button on their router and printer, SecureEasySetup establishes a private connection between the devices and automatically configures the network's Service Set Identifier (SSID) while enabling WPA security. 1 SecureEasySetup button See the...
... use SecureEasySetup. An open system is referred to as an "open system." Under Connection, click Wireless (802.11). 4. After a user pushes the SecureEasySetup button on their router and printer, SecureEasySetup establishes a private connection between the devices and automatically configures the network's Service Set Identifier (SSID) while enabling WPA security. 1 SecureEasySetup button See the...
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...Firmware Revision Revision number of network the printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to a network. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network... DNS Server The IP address of the printer's domain name server. URL The address to use in order to the printer. Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half 38 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...Firmware Revision Revision number of network the printer is connected to: ● Wired: The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. ● Wireless: The printer is connected to a wireless network. ● Disabled: The printer is not connected to a network. mDNS The printer's mDNS service name on the network... DNS Server The IP address of the printer's domain name server. URL The address to use in order to the printer. Link Config The network link configuration: ● 802.11 ● 10T-Full ● 10T-Half ● 100TX-Full ● 100TX-Half 38 HP Deskjet 6980 series
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...-set to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is being used. ● Shared Key: The printer is using a WEP key for small networks. ● None: No authentication is in order to reduce interference. Encryption The printer's encryption setting: ● 64-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a five-character or 10digit WEP key. ●...
...-set to ad hoc communication mode or the wireless network is being used. ● Shared Key: The printer is using a WEP key for small networks. ● None: No authentication is in order to reduce interference. Encryption The printer's encryption setting: ● 64-bit WEP: Printer is configured with a five-character or 10digit WEP key. ●...
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.... Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer is connected to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings ● Visit HP's Web site for support... is recommended that the printer and the computers that applies to the network. 40 HP Deskjet 6980 series Caution It is wrong with the PictBridge connection. Transmitted This item might be on . Printer installation across subnets can be requested by HP Service and Support. Chapter...
.... Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that the printer is connected to occur in the print cartridges. ● View network statistics. ● Configure the printer's wireless security settings. ● Configure Bluetooth settings ● Visit HP's Web site for support... is recommended that the printer and the computers that applies to the network. 40 HP Deskjet 6980 series Caution It is wrong with the PictBridge connection. Transmitted This item might be on . Printer installation across subnets can be requested by HP Service and Support. Chapter...