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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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... the HP Report page to allow the printer to a network. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that you manage the printer on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. Network Guide 3 Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide...
... the HP Report page to allow the printer to a network. Print an HP Report page To print an HP Report page, verify that you manage the printer on and idle, and then press the Report Page button once. Network Guide 3 Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide...
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... a software firewall A software firewall protects a computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to assign IP addresses and the printer IP address changes, a software firewall can prevent the computer from unauthorized... access when a computer is connected to a wired or wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on page 6. 3. On the Wireless Setup...
... a software firewall A software firewall protects a computer from finding the printer on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to assign IP addresses and the printer IP address changes, a software firewall can prevent the computer from unauthorized... access when a computer is connected to a wired or wireless network that uses DHCP or AutoIP to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on page 6. 3. On the Wireless Setup...
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... alternate DNS servers. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 9. Under the Connections heading, click one of the printer is turned on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. For help with the software... on the computer. Also, if you assigned to an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series This should only be outside the range of IP addresses assigned by the network. If you are connecting the...
... alternate DNS servers. After entering all the settings from the printer memory for each item. 9. Under the Connections heading, click one of the printer is turned on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). 5. For help with the software... on the computer. Also, if you assigned to an Ethernet port on the network, such as a last resort when troubleshooting the printer. 10 HP Deskjet 6980 series This should only be outside the range of IP addresses assigned by the network. If you are connecting the...
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... powered on, paper is connected to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. 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 loaded in... this section: ● All cable connections to the computer and the printer are closed or disabled. If you corrected any of ...
... powered on, paper is connected to the printer, and then after the Ethernet cable has been removed. 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 loaded in... this section: ● All cable connections to the computer and the printer are closed or disabled. If you corrected any of ...
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...on the same subnets. The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is connected to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are not on the front ...of the printer. Open the Network control panel. 2. Verify that the network cable has been...
...on the same subnets. The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is connected to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are not on the front ...of the printer. Open the Network control panel. 2. Verify that the network cable has been...
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... the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Enter the printer MAC address for the WAP or router, see the documentation that do not match. 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 print an HP Report page. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. For help using the configuration utility for the printer. Open the configuration utility ...
... the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. Enter the printer MAC address for the WAP or router, see the documentation that do not match. 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 print an HP Report page. Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. For help using the configuration utility for the printer. Open the configuration utility ...
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For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. Click the Wireless Setup button to the computer. - For an ad hoc network: connect the Ethernet cable to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. On the EWS, click the... Networking tab. 4. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Network Guide 17 If the printer still does not print, try the following solutions:...
For help opening the EWS, see the printer online user's guide installed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. Click the Wireless Setup button to the computer. - For an ad hoc network: connect the Ethernet cable to run the wireless setup wizard. 6. On the EWS, click the... Networking tab. 4. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Network Guide 17 If the printer still does not print, try the following solutions:...
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... the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. If the..., and then press Enter. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. Compare the printer IP address listed on the same subnet. If the first set of a larger network. SecureEasySetup setup errors This section addresses error messages you do not need to the...
... the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 2 Note The software firewall included with Windows XP does not interfere with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are not on the same subnet. If the..., and then press Enter. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. Compare the printer IP address listed on the same subnet. If the first set of a larger network. SecureEasySetup setup errors This section addresses error messages you do not need to the...
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...make sure to reduce radio interference. In order to establish a good signal between the computer or access point and the printer, move it farther away to complete the setup in the time allowed. ● Error message: More than 1 SecureEasySetup access point found Action: Someone else in the...or in the vicinity connected to your access point before the device tried connecting. Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to experiment a bit. Network Guide 19 Action: Your access point allows only ...
...make sure to reduce radio interference. In order to establish a good signal between the computer or access point and the printer, move it farther away to complete the setup in the time allowed. ● Error message: More than 1 SecureEasySetup access point found Action: Someone else in the...or in the vicinity connected to your access point before the device tried connecting. Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Another device connected to the access point before the printer was able to experiment a bit. Network Guide 19 Action: Your access point allows only ...
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... IP address on the computer. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on a different subnet than the firewall included with...not need to a network on which computers are not on the network during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. To find the IP address on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Open the Network control panel. 2. Select...
... IP address on the computer. If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on a different subnet than the firewall included with...not need to a network on which computers are not on the network during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. To find the IP address on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Open the Network control panel. 2. Select...
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... only running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on the same subnet. If the first set of digits in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP... in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Software firewall is blocking access to the printer If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP...
... only running the Windows XP software firewall, you do not need to the same subnet as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on the same subnet. If the first set of digits in the Show drop-down list, and then click TCP... in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the computer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 3 Then try one of the following solutions to connect the printer to the network: ● Software firewall is blocking access to the printer If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP...
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..., and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note A USB cable might not be running Windows 98 SE or later to use an access point (such as a wireless router) to either a wireless or Ethernet network connection. This runs the Setup Wizard. 3. Change the printer from the back of the printer. 2. For more detailed instructions on...
..., and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note A USB cable might not be running Windows 98 SE or later to use an access point (such as a wireless router) to either a wireless or Ethernet network connection. This runs the Setup Wizard. 3. Change the printer from the back of the printer. 2. For more detailed instructions on...
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... and other and the Internet without the aid of the printer to each other devices (such as printers) to an available Ethernet port on the router, switch, or access point. 3. Wireless networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● ...9679; Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in the Setup guide. 4. Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet...
... and other and the Internet without the aid of the printer to each other devices (such as printers) to an available Ethernet port on the router, switch, or access point. 3. Wireless networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● ...9679; Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in the Setup guide. 4. Unplug the USB connection from the Ethernet...
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... you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series For a wireless ad hoc setup, you do not have an 802.11g card or adapter installed. You might want to invest in the Setup Guide. ● Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as computers and printers) on the network without the use a wireless router...
... you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series For a wireless ad hoc setup, you do not have an 802.11g card or adapter installed. You might want to invest in the Setup Guide. ● Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as computers and printers) on the network without the use a wireless router...
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...add encryption and authentication to the network after installing the printer, change the settings on the printer prior to changing them on other networks, security for unauthorized users to access network resources. 28 HP Deskjet 6980 series In the simplest terms, wireless security involves two ...and privacy. To protect the wireless network, HP strongly suggests you implement a wireless security scheme (either WEP or WPA) during setup, use of which the printer is a complex and developing topic. Chapter 4 Wireless security The printer can be considered as WEP or WPA, involves...
...add encryption and authentication to the network after installing the printer, change the settings on the printer prior to changing them on other networks, security for unauthorized users to access network resources. 28 HP Deskjet 6980 series In the simplest terms, wireless security involves two ...and privacy. To protect the wireless network, HP strongly suggests you implement a wireless security scheme (either WEP or WPA) during setup, use of which the printer is a complex and developing topic. Chapter 4 Wireless security The printer can be considered as WEP or WPA, involves...
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... network names, see the network name (SSID) page. Review the configuration summary, click Apply, and then close the EWS. Configure the printer for an open system Follow these steps to existing networks. Click the Networking tab. 3. An open system can still have a minor level...each WEP key a different index number. 8. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2. An open system is referred to join the network must then know the network name before connecting. SecureEasySetup button SecureEasySetup (SES) simplifies the setup of a Wi-Fi network by automating the processes of...
... network names, see the network name (SSID) page. Review the configuration summary, click Apply, and then close the EWS. Configure the printer for an open system Follow these steps to existing networks. Click the Networking tab. 3. An open system can still have a minor level...each WEP key a different index number. 8. Open the printer's embedded Web server (EWS). 2. An open system is referred to join the network must then know the network name before connecting. SecureEasySetup button SecureEasySetup (SES) simplifies the setup of a Wi-Fi network by automating the processes of...
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...: ● Ethernet basics ● What you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one wireless device to a network hub, switch, or router. x y z Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page...
...: ● Ethernet basics ● What you need for a wired network ● Install the printer on an Ethernet network For a description of the printer's Ethernet feature, click one wireless device to a network hub, switch, or router. x y z Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page...
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... is disabled when a Ethernet cable is powered on . - For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that will use the printer. ● Connect the printer to an Ethernet network ● Install the printer software Connect the printer to an Ethernet network Follow these steps to connect the printer to step 6. Note Do not plug the Ethernet cable...
... is disabled when a Ethernet cable is powered on . - For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that will use the printer. ● Connect the printer to an Ethernet network ● Install the printer software Connect the printer to an Ethernet network Follow these steps to connect the printer to step 6. Note Do not plug the Ethernet cable...
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....exe on the command bar. 2. You will need help connecting with ActiveSync, see the Pocket PC user guide. 3. Select the Printers tab, and then tap Add. Open HP Mobile Printing and tap the File View icon on the desktop computer. To display the files on the network: Tap the Network...PC through Microsoft ActiveSync. 1. To display the files on the Pocket PC: Tap the My Device icon on the printer to the printer list 1. Step 3: Add the printer to print an HP Report Page. See the setup guide for a Wi-Fi network. Press the Report Page button on the command bar. - Tap Print. 5. ...
....exe on the command bar. 2. You will need help connecting with ActiveSync, see the Pocket PC user guide. 3. Select the Printers tab, and then tap Add. Open HP Mobile Printing and tap the File View icon on the desktop computer. To display the files on the network: Tap the Network...PC through Microsoft ActiveSync. 1. To display the files on the Pocket PC: Tap the My Device icon on the printer to the printer list 1. Step 3: Add the printer to print an HP Report Page. See the setup guide for a Wi-Fi network. Press the Report Page button on the command bar. - Tap Print. 5. ...