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Adding the printer to an existing wireless network
You can also share your printer with other computers over an existing wireless network.
Install standard USB first
First you must install the Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit to one computer using the Printer Adapter and PC Adapter. Follow
the instructions in the Setup Guide that came with your Upgrade Kit to connect the adapters and install the software.
(The basic setup instructions are also found in the Appendix of this User Guide.)
Configure the network
On the computer where you have installed the Wireless Printing Upgrade Kit software with the PC adapter, follow these
steps.
IMPORTANT:
You will need the SSID and WEP key or Passphrase for your network.
1.
Select Start – Programs – HP Wireless Printing Upgrade.
2.
Click Advanced Setup.
The question "Allow multiple users to share the printer" will display.
3.
Answer Yes.
A list of available Wireless Access Points will display.
4.
Select the desired Access Point and click Next. Click the Refresh button if your Access Point does not display in
the list.
The Security Setting screen will display.
5.
Enter the SSID.
NOTE:
6.
Select the type of Security you want to use.
CAUTION:
others to access your network and computers, which can cause effects ranging from slowing down your
systems to someone destroying files on your computer.
The available security settings are as follows:
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WEP (64-Bit) – Data is encrypted using the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit standard.
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WEP (128-Bit) – Data is encrypted using the WEP 128-bit standard.
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WPA-PSK – Data is encrypted using the Wi-Fi Protected Access with Preshared Key standard.
Introduced in 2003, WPA is wireless security with far greater protection than WEP. WPA-PSK offers
two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys.
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WPA2-PSK – WPA2 is a stronger version of WPA.
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Disabled –No data encryption is used. NOT RECOMMENDED.
7.
Enter the security code as follows.
WEP (64-bit) or WEP (128 bit)
If WEP (64-Bit) or WEP (128-Bit) is selected, you can either enter some printable characters in the Passphrase
field or enter the key value you wish to use in the Network Key and Confirm Network Key fields. Click Next.
•
Passphrase – If desired, you can generate a key from a passphrase (8 to 63 characters), instead of entering
the key value directly. Enter the desired phrase, and click the Generate Keys button.
OR
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Network Key – Enter the Network key in this field.
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Confirm Network Key – Re-enter the Network key here.
WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK
If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is selected, choose the Encryption method (TKIP or AES) and enter the key value you
wish to use in the Network Key and Confirm Network Key fields. Click Next.
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Data Encryption – Select the desired option. Other Wireless Stations must use the same method.
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Network Key – Enter the Network key in this field.
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Confirm Network Key – Re-enter the Network key here.
All of your wireless devices must use the same SSID.
HP strongly recommends that you use security on your network. Not using security can allow
Install standard USB first
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