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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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..., and then press the Report Page button once. Network Guide 3 If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to a network. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to help you...
..., and then press the Report Page button once. Network Guide 3 If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to a network. Understand the HP Report page The HP Report page lists the following the instructions in the setup guide, several tools are available to help you...
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... finding the printer on the network even if the printer software has been successfully installed on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to reconfigure the printer with new wireless... finding the printer on page 6. 3. WEP: Find the WEP key(s) - Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Popular software...
... finding the printer on the network even if the printer software has been successfully installed on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to reconfigure the printer with new wireless... finding the printer on page 6. 3. WEP: Find the WEP key(s) - Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Popular software...
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... for the network. For help with the software firewall. Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to the printer in the list of accepted IP addresses. Find the printer URL on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to the printer, the subnet...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 Note If you are connecting the printer to print an HP Report page. 3. When the Network light on the front of the following options: - On...
... for the network. For help with the software firewall. Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to the printer in the list of accepted IP addresses. Find the printer URL on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to the printer, the subnet...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 Note If you are connecting the printer to print an HP Report page. 3. When the Network light on the front of the following options: - On...
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... 13 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 connected to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. Connect the Ethernet...
... 13 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 connected to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. Connect the Ethernet...
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...not active. To find the printer after you remove the network cable Check the Wireless Status light on the front of the printer. 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 on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are on the front of the printer. Verify that the network cable has been...
...not active. To find the printer after you remove the network cable Check the Wireless Status light on the front of the printer. 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 on different subnets. 2 The computer and the printer are on the front of the printer. Verify that the network cable has been...
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Enter the printer MAC address for the network. Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the printer. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series For help using the configuration utility for the WAP or router,...Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to configure the printer for the WAP or router. 3. Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. Open the ...
Enter the printer MAC address for the network. Check the settings displayed on the HP Report page against the wireless settings for the printer. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series For help using the configuration utility for the WAP or router,...Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to configure the printer for the WAP or router. 3. Chapter 2 Press the Report Page button on the front of the printer to print an HP Report page. Open the ...
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...page 6. 3. Click the Wireless Setup button to the Wireless Access Point or router. 2. The printer and the network must use the same protocol. ● Software firewall is blocking access to the printer If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses to network devices, then a software firewall ... follow the steps to the computer. - Connect the Ethernet cable to the network and the printer software is not supported by the printer If you changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. Under the Connections heading click Wireless...
...page 6. 3. Click the Wireless Setup button to the Wireless Access Point or router. 2. The printer and the network must use the same protocol. ● Software firewall is blocking access to the printer If the network uses DHCP or AutoIP to assign IP addresses to network devices, then a software firewall ... follow the steps to the computer. - Connect the Ethernet cable to the network and the printer software is not supported by the printer If you changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. Under the Connections heading click Wireless...
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... firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. To find the IP address on a Windows computer: 1. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. To find the IP ...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 same subnet A subnet is a small network that is on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might encounter setting up a network using SecureEasySetup....
... firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. To find the IP address on a Windows computer: 1. To fix this problem, follow the steps under Configure the printer for the computer. To find the IP ...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 same subnet A subnet is a small network that is on a different subnet than the printer, the computer and the printer might encounter setting up a network using SecureEasySetup....
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...Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away or there is a long distance between the printer and access point, you to complete the setup. Action: Another device in the vicinity connected 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 your access point before the device tried connecting. Network Guide 19 ...
...Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away or there is a long distance between the printer and access point, you to complete the setup. Action: Another device in the vicinity connected 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 your access point before the device tried connecting. Network Guide 19 ...
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...printer to a network on which computers are on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on the same subnet, move the printer to Configure the printer for a software firewall on page 8. ● Place the printer and the computer on the same subnet A subnet is a small network...a different subnet than the firewall included with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are protected by a software firewall, go to the same subnet as , BlackICE®, ZoneAlarm®, or ...
...printer to a network on which computers are on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series Compare the printer IP address listed on the same subnet, move the printer to Configure the printer for a software firewall on page 8. ● Place the printer and the computer on the same subnet A subnet is a small network...a different subnet than the firewall included with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are protected by a software firewall, go to the same subnet as , BlackICE®, ZoneAlarm®, or ...
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... run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on the same subnet. If the computer is 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 installed...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...
... run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are not on the same subnet. If the computer is 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 installed...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...
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..., select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series This runs the Setup Wizard. 3. Change the printer from the back of the printer. 2. To change to either a wireless or Ethernet network connection. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, use a USB cable. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wireless networking ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB...
..., select Wireless, and then click Next. 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series This runs the Setup Wizard. 3. Change the printer from the back of the printer. 2. To change to either a wireless or Ethernet network connection. Insert the printer software CD in a wireless network, use a USB cable. 4 Connect to the printer ● Wireless networking ● Wired Ethernet networking ● Connecting a digital camera ● USB...
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...; SecureEasySetup button ● Wireless Status light ● Report Page button ● 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. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired...
...; SecureEasySetup button ● Wireless Status light ● Report Page button ● 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. On the Connection Type screen, select Wired...
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... in an access point, or you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series For a wireless ad hoc setup, you want to use either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). Use the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) to change these settings. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. Chapter 4 To connect...
... in an access point, or you need the following settings: Network name (SSID) 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series For a wireless ad hoc setup, you want to use either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). Use the printer's embedded Web server (EWS) to change these settings. Wireless network settings Devices (such as cable or DSL. Chapter 4 To connect...
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...MAC) authentication. Add security to changing them on other devices on the printer prior to the network As with other networks, security for unauthorized users to a network, making a wireless network secure. Traditional WLAN security includes the use an antivirus program to protect ...wireless security scheme (either WEP or WPA) during setup, use 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 ● ...
...MAC) authentication. Add security to changing them on other devices on the printer prior to the network As with other networks, security for unauthorized users to a network, making a wireless network secure. Traditional WLAN security includes the use an antivirus program to protect ...wireless security scheme (either WEP or WPA) during setup, use 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 ● ...
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... the Advanced tab. 5. 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 Setup Guide for instructions on how to use any authentication or encryption method is highly...
... the Advanced tab. 5. 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 Setup Guide for instructions on how to use any authentication or encryption method is highly...
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.... When the Wireless Status light is on, the wireless radio is powered on a network, be able to communicate with the printer. x y z Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting...
.... When the Wireless Status light is on, the wireless radio is powered on a network, be able to communicate with the printer. x y z Wired Ethernet networking For setup information, click one of the following options: ● Ethernet lights ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Reports page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting...
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... lights are still off, verify the following : State of the printer. 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 the Ethernet port on . - Then you must install...
... lights are still off, verify the following : State of the printer. 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 the Ethernet port on . - Then you must install...
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... on the command bar, type the path name, and then tap OK. To display the files on the network: Tap the Network icon on the printer to the desktop computer by using the ActiveSync cradle. See the setup guide for detailed information. Step 3: Print a file Note See www.hp.com/go / pocketpcprint_software to a desktop computer. 2.
... on the command bar, type the path name, and then tap OK. To display the files on the network: Tap the Network icon on the printer to the desktop computer by using the ActiveSync cradle. See the setup guide for detailed information. Step 3: Print a file Note See www.hp.com/go / pocketpcprint_software to a desktop computer. 2.