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Network setup
This section describes how to connect the HP Photosmart to a network and how to view
and manage network settings.
If you want to:
Connect to a wired (Ethernet) network.
Connect to a wireless network with a wireless
router (infrastructure).
Connect directly to a wireless-capable
computer without a wireless router (ad hoc).
Install the HP Photosmart software for use in a
networked environment.
Add connections to more computers on the
network.
Change the HP Photosmart from a USB
connection to a network connection.
NOTE:
Use the instructions in this section if
you first installed the HP Photosmart with a USB
connection, and you now want to change to
either a wireless or Ethernet network
connection.
View or change the network settings.
Find troubleshooting information.
NOTE:
but not both at the same time.
Wired network setup
This section describes how to connect the HP Photosmart to a router, switch, or hub using
an Ethernet cable and how to install the HP Photosmart software for a network
connection. This is known as a wired or Ethernet network.
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HP Photosmart D7400 series
You can connect the HP Photosmart to either a wireless or wired network,
See this section:
"Wired network setup" on page 8
"Integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network
setup" on page 11
"Wireless ad hoc network setup" on page 14
"Install the software for a network connection"
on page 17
"Connect to additional computers on a
network" on page 18
"Change the HP Photosmart from a USB
connection to a network connection"
on page 18
"Manage your network settings" on page 19
"Network troubleshooting" on page 31