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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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...; 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 obtain valid settings. 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 might...
...; 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 obtain valid settings. 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 might...
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...protects a 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 the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Configure the printer for the...XP firewall, you must find the wireless security settings. Note Windows XP has a software firewall included. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. WEP: Find the WEP key(s) - Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). 5.
...protects a 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 the computer. 8 HP Deskjet 6980 series Open the printer embedded Web server (EWS). Configure the printer for the...XP firewall, you must find the wireless security settings. Note Windows XP has a software firewall included. On the Wireless Setup tab, click the Start Wizard button. 6. WEP: Find the WEP key(s) - Under the Connections heading, click Wireless (802.11). 5.
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... the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. When the Network light on the front of the printer is turned on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to a wireless network, click Wireless (802.11), and then click the IP Configuration... page. 3. 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 This should only be outside the range of accepted IP addresses. After entering all the settings from the...
... the printer software, re-enable the software firewall on the HP Report page. 4. When the Network light on the front of the printer is turned on the HP Report page in the setup guide to connect the printer to a wireless network, click Wireless (802.11), and then click the IP Configuration... page. 3. 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 This should only be outside the range of accepted IP addresses. After entering all the settings from the...
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... print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are secure. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on. ● The printer is powered on the front .... 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. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the...
... print cartridges are correctly installed. ● All applications, including virus protection programs and personal firewalls, are secure. ● The network is operational and the network hub, switch, router, or Wireless Access Point (WAP) is powered on. ● The printer is powered on the front .... 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. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the...
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... on the front of the printer. The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is not active. Open the Network control panel. 2. To find the printer after you remove the network cable Check the Wireless Status light on the front of the printer. Select Airport in the Show ... 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 a Mac OS X computer: 1. If the Wireless...
... on the front of the printer. The printer cannot communicate over a wireless connection if the network cable is not active. Open the Network control panel. 2. To find the printer after you remove the network cable Check the Wireless Status light on the front of the printer. Select Airport in the Show ... 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 a Mac OS X computer: 1. If the Wireless...
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...front of the WAP or computer. - Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. For help using the configuration utility for the WAP or router, see the documentation ...) filters by MAC address If the network WAP or router filters network devices by MAC address, then follow these steps: 1. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. Check the Signal Strength indicated...
...front of the WAP or computer. - Use the Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network, rerun the setup wizard, and then enter the correct network wireless settings to print an HP Report page. For help using the configuration utility for the WAP or router, see the documentation ...) filters by MAC address If the network WAP or router filters network devices by MAC address, then follow these steps: 1. Find the settings that came with the WAP or router. 16 HP Deskjet 6980 series Find the printer hardware address (MAC address) on the HP Report page. Check the Signal Strength indicated...
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... computer might have selected a protocol that is not supported by the printer. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. The printer and the network must use the same protocol. ● Software firewall is installed on page 6. 3. Open ... Click the Wireless Setup button to the Wireless Access Point or router. 2. Network settings are wrong or have changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. For an ad hoc network: connect the Ethernet cable to check the Network light as shown ...
... computer might have selected a protocol that is not supported by the printer. After the wireless setup wizard has finished, close the EWS, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. The printer and the network must use the same protocol. ● Software firewall is installed on page 6. 3. Open ... Click the Wireless Setup button to the Wireless Access Point or router. 2. Network settings are wrong or have changed If any of the settings displayed on the HP Report page do one of these steps: 1. For an ad hoc network: connect the Ethernet cable to check the Network light as shown ...
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... point timed out before a connection could be able to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. SecureEasySetup setup errors This section addresses error messages you do not need to communicate. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Select Airport in...10, then the printer and the computer are on the same subnet A subnet is a small network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer ...
... point timed out before a connection could be able to disable the firewall during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. SecureEasySetup setup errors This section addresses error messages you do not need to communicate. Click Start, click Run, and then enter Command. 2. Select Airport in...10, then the printer and the computer are on the same subnet A subnet is a small network that is only running the Windows XP software firewall, you might not be made 18 HP Deskjet 6980 series If the computer and the printer are not on the same subnet, move the printer ...
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Network Guide 19 If there is a long distance between the printer and access point, you to complete the setup. If a cordless telephone, microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting at 2.4 GHz is also using SecureEasySetup to reduce radio interference. Action...: Another device in the vicinity connected to your access point before the device tried connecting. Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away or there is functioning properly, try ...
Network Guide 19 If there is a long distance between the printer and access point, you to complete the setup. If a cordless telephone, microwave, or other device that emits radio signals transmitting at 2.4 GHz is also using SecureEasySetup to reduce radio interference. Action...: Another device in the vicinity connected to your access point before the device tried connecting. Cancel the setup and start over . ● Error message: Low signal Action: The access point is too far away or there is functioning properly, try ...
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...If the computer is installed on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Compare the printer IP address listed on the network during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. For example, if the computer IP address begins... installation can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the HP Report page with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on which... and then press Enter. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...If the computer is installed on a Mac OS X computer: 1. Compare the printer IP address listed on the network during software installation or assign the printer a static IP address. For example, if the computer IP address begins... installation can prevent the computer from finding the printer on the HP Report page with Windows XP installed (such as the computer, and then run the setup wizard again. 1 The computer and the printer are on which... and then press Enter. For instructions about connecting the printer to a network on different subnets. 22 HP Deskjet 6980 series
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...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 A subnet is a small network that is part of a larger network. Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the... the printer a static IP address. Compare the printer IP address listed on a Windows computer: 1. To find the IP address on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series
...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 A subnet is a small network that is part of a larger network. Select Airport in the IP addresses are not identical, then the printer and the... the printer a static IP address. Compare the printer IP address listed on a Windows computer: 1. To find the IP address on the HP Report page with the IP address for a software firewall on page 8. ● The printer and the computer are on different subnets. 24 HP Deskjet 6980 series
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... Paper Tray Power supply Power cord Tri-color print cartridge Black print cartridge Ethernet cable USB cable* Reference guide Network guide Printer software CD (Win/Mac) (Includes the onscreen user guide) * Purchased separately, if needed for network setup is specified later in this guide. ᕢ Remove rear door and attach accessories 1 2 HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 1
... Paper Tray Power supply Power cord Tri-color print cartridge Black print cartridge Ethernet cable USB cable* Reference guide Network guide Printer software CD (Win/Mac) (Includes the onscreen user guide) * Purchased separately, if needed for network setup is specified later in this guide. ᕢ Remove rear door and attach accessories 1 2 HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 1
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...Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide For an Ethernet connection, go to one computer. For a USB connection, go to Section A on page 5 for instructions. *If you do not have a personal firewall other than Windows XP, follow the "Configuring the printer for a software firewall" instructions in the network... to the printer, see "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 12. A: Wireless (access point) connection Use this connection type if you want an Ethernet cable connection between the printer and your network. Equipment needed : hub/router/switch and Ethernet...
...Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide For an Ethernet connection, go to one computer. For a USB connection, go to Section A on page 5 for instructions. *If you do not have a personal firewall other than Windows XP, follow the "Configuring the printer for a software firewall" instructions in the network... to the printer, see "Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 12. A: Wireless (access point) connection Use this connection type if you want an Ethernet cable connection between the printer and your network. Equipment needed : hub/router/switch and Ethernet...
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... installation on the network) For reference during setup, write down the following wireless settings: • Network name (also called SSID) • WEP/WPA passphrase or passkey (if needed) If you can set up the wireless connection manually. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 A2 OR... instructions, go to Section A1. English Section A. Wireless (access point) network Choose ONE method for entering wireless settings A1 SecureEasySetup Requires: Access point with SecureEasySetup and a network currently set up with your access point does not support either SecureEasySetup or ...
... installation on the network) For reference during setup, write down the following wireless settings: • Network name (also called SSID) • WEP/WPA passphrase or passkey (if needed) If you can set up the wireless connection manually. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 5 A2 OR... instructions, go to Section A1. English Section A. Wireless (access point) network Choose ONE method for entering wireless settings A1 SecureEasySetup Requires: Access point with SecureEasySetup and a network currently set up with your access point does not support either SecureEasySetup or ...
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...printer software on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Close the printer cover. 4. The network name, or "Service Set Identifier (SSID)" is now set up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup: 1. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow ...these steps to set and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security is successful when both the Wireless Status light and the Network light on the printer front panel transition from blinking to ON. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM...
...printer software on each computer. 6HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Close the printer cover. 4. The network name, or "Service Set Identifier (SSID)" is now set up a wireless network connection using SecureEasySetup: 1. If you have additional computers on your network that will use the printer, follow ...these steps to set and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security is successful when both the Wireless Status light and the Network light on the printer front panel transition from blinking to ON. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM...
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... settings yourself, select the manual option. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Follow the onscreen instructions until you must know the wireless network security settings. Consult the configuration utility for the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) for the printer...and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. If you must select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network, then do one of the printer. 5. If you...
... settings yourself, select the manual option. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 7 Follow the onscreen instructions until you must know the wireless network security settings. Consult the configuration utility for the computer wireless network card or the network Wireless Access Point (WAP) for the printer...and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 7. If you must select the manual option. Follow the onscreen instructions. 2. When prompted, enter the network name of the wireless network, then do one of the printer. 5. If you...
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... check the cable connections. 3. Windows users a. b. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on . c. Follow the onscreen instructions to remove the cable. 1. English A3 Wireless: Using ... wireless network: Note: Once the printer is on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Verify that the Network icon is configured for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
... check the cable connections. 3. Windows users a. b. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to an Ethernet port on the network, such as an available Ethernet port on . c. Follow the onscreen instructions to remove the cable. 1. English A3 Wireless: Using ... wireless network: Note: Once the printer is on a Wireless Access Point (WAP), router, hub, or wall socket. 2. Verify that the Network icon is configured for wireless communication, the setup wizard prompts you to complete the software installation. 8HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide
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... the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. c. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the...
... the next several screens to start the Wireless Configuration Wizard. c. On the EWS, click the Networking tab. On the Change Settings screen, click the Change Settings button. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 9 On the Connection Type screen, select Wireless Network (802.11), and then click Next. On the Wireless (802.11) Interface screen, click the...
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... on the same subnet • Be on the same channel • Have the same wireless security settings 1H2P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide During the installation of the existing network. Once you have additional computers on your network, install the printer software on each computer that you choose the connection type between the...
... on the same subnet • Be on the same channel • Have the same wireless security settings 1H2P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide During the installation of the existing network. Once you have additional computers on your network, install the printer software on each computer that you choose the connection type between the...