Install the printer on an ethernet network, Connect the printer to an ethernet network, Ethernet installation instructions – HP Deskjet 6940 User Manual

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This example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, the network
devices are connected to a

hub

, rather than a

router

. The hub is directly connected to

the Internet.

Caution

HP does not recommend this configuration. If possible, use a gateway

to manage the network's Internet access in order to limit exposure to viruses and
guard against unwanted entry.

Ethernet network without an Internet connection

In this example, the network devices are connected to a

hub

. Devices use

AutoIP

to

obtain IP addresses.

Install the printer on an Ethernet network

Installing the printer on an Ethernet network is a two-part process.

First you must connect the printer to the network. Then you must install the printer
software on each computer that will use the printer.

Connect the printer to an Ethernet network

Install the printer software

Connect the printer to an Ethernet network

Follow these steps to connect the printer to an Ethernet network:
1.

If necessary, set up the printer hardware.
For printer hardware setup instructions, see the setup poster that came with the
printer.

2.

Verify that the printer is powered on.

3.

Connect the

Ethernet cable

to an available port on the network

hub

or

router

.

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