Wireless (802.11) network settings – HP Photosmart C7200 Series User Manual

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Parameter

Description

broken up into packets. Each packet contains the destination address as well
as the data.

Total Packets
received

The number of packets received by the HP All-in-One without error since it
has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP All-in-One is turned off.

Wireless (802.11) network settings
The following table describes the 802.11 wireless settings shown on the network
configuration page.

Parameter

Description

Hardware
Address (MAC)

The Media Access Control (MAC) address that identifies the HP All-in-One.
This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to networking
hardware for identification, including wireless access points, routers, and
other such devices. No two pieces of hardware have the same MAC address.
Two MAC addresses are assigned: one for wired Ethernet and one for
wireless 802.11.

NOTE:

Some Internet service providers (ISPs) require that you register the

MAC address of the Network Card or LAN Adapter that was connected to
your cable or DSL modem during installation.

IP Address

This address uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP addresses are
assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You can also set up a static
IP address, though this is not recommended.

NOTE:

Manually assigning an invalid IP address during installation will

prevent your network components from seeing the HP All-in-One.

Subnet Mask

A subnet is an IP address assigned by the installation software to make an
additional network available as part of a larger network. Subnets are specified
by a subnet mask. This mask determines which of the HP All-in-One IP
address bits identify the network and subnet, and which bits identify the device
itself.

NOTE:

It is recommended that the HP All-in-One and the computers that

use it all reside on the same subnet.

Default Gateway

A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network. A node
in this instance can be a computer or some other device.

NOTE:

The address of the default gateway is assigned by the installation

software.

Configuration
Source

The protocol used to assign the IP address to the HP All-in-One:

AutoIP: The installation software automatically determines the
configuration parameters.

DHCP: The configuration parameters are supplied by a dynamic host
configuration protocol (DHCP) server on the network. On small networks,
this could be a router.

Manual: The configuration parameters are set manually, such as a static
IP address.

Not Specified: The mode used when the HP All-in-One is initializing.

Chapter 4

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Finish setting up the HP All-in-One

Finish set

up

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