Test the wireless connection, Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security – HP 6700 User Manual

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Follow the instructions for your operating system.

Windows
1.
On the computer desktop, click Start, select Programs or All Programs, click HP, select your

printer name, and then click Printer Setup & Software.

2. Click Connect a new printer, and then click Convert a USB connected printer to wireless.
3. Follow the display instructions to complete the setup.

Mac OS X
1.
Open HP Utility. For more information, see To open HP Utility.
2. Click the Applications on the HP Utility toolbar.
3. Double-click HP Setup Assistant, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
To change from a wireless connection to a USB or Ethernet connection
To change from a wireless connection to a USB or Ethernet connection, connect the USB or Ethernet
cable to the printer.

NOTE: If you are using a computer with Mac OS X, add the printer to the print queue. Click
System Preferences in the Dock, click Print & Fax or Print & Scan in the Hardware section,
click +, and then select the printer.

Test the wireless connection

Print the wireless test page for information about the printer's wireless connection. The wireless test
page provides information about the printer's status, hardware (MAC) address, and IP address. If
the printer is connected to a network, the test page displays details about the network settings.

To print the wireless test page
1.
On the printer control panel, touch (right arrow), touch Setup, and then touch Network.
2. Touch Print Wireless Network Test.

Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security

The following information can help you keep your wireless network and wireless printer secure from
unauthorized use.
For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting.
This section contains the following topics:

Overview of security settings

Add hardware addresses to a wireless router (MAC filtering)

Other wireless security guidelines

Set up the printer for wireless communication

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