14 wireless radio, How the wireless radio works, Wireless status light – HP Deskjet 6840 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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5.3.14 Wireless radio

The printer has an internal wireless radio for wireless communication.

How the wireless radio works

The wireless radio broadcasts on the 2.4 GHz frequency whenever the wireless

radio is powered on and enabled.
The wireless radio automatically turns off when the printer is powered off or

unplugged from a power source.
If the printer is connected to an active Ethernet network with an Ethernet cable, the

wireless radio remains active, but the printer does not attempt to make a wireless

connection.

Note: USB connections have no effect on the radio's functionality.

Wireless Status light

The Wireless Status light indicates the status of the wireless radio. For a description

of the Wireless Status light, see the

Wireless Status light page

.

Disabling and enabling the wireless radio

Disabling the radio turns the wireless radio off. When disabled, the wireless radio

sends no signals even if the printer is powered on.
Enabling the radio turns the wireless radio on. When enabled, the wireless radio

sends signals if the printer is powered on.
Disabling the wireless radio
Follow these wireless steps to disable the radio:

1. Verify that the printer is powered on and is idle.
2. Press and hold down the Report Page button.
3. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button once, and

then press the Resume button once.

4. Release the Report Page button.

Enabling the wireless radio
Follow these steps to re-enable the wireless radio:

1. Verify that the printer is powered on and is idle.
2. Press and hold down the Report Page button.
3. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button once.
4. Release the Report Page button.

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