How to configure a HP Wireless printer

A printer with a wireless connection allows you to automatically connect your printer to a wireless network without the need for use of a wireless network or enter every time their data authentication to the network, such as username and password network. HP in the field of press was one of the first to adopt wireless technology and with this, short guide will explain how to set up a HP wireless printer.

1.) Lift the printer out of the box and follow the instructions to remove packaging. Then connect the power cord to a power supply and to the printer, then open the printer cover and insert the ink cartridges that are packed in the container and then install them following the steps in the installation manual. Then wait for the printer to start up operations, such as printing a test page.

2.) Choose a method of connection for your printer: choose the Ethernet (wired) you connect and switch then install the printer software. When on the Ethernet connection, it is disabled the wireless system of the printer.

3.) If you use a wireless router, the printer supports a peer-to-peer networks that can be done in four ways: Automatically connect HP wireless : automatically connects the printer to your wireless network without the need for cables or authentication data like username and password. From compatibility with some operating systems and the supply of its PC of a network card supporting the wireless.

4.) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): can connect the printer wirelessly through two modes, a call button (and wireless printer must support the feature button, the wi-fi router must have a physical WPS button, network security set WPA or WPA2 and network router must not have the network name set by the manufacturer or unprotected). WPS is started by pressing the WPS button on the printer, wait two minutes, then press the WPS button on the router also wireless the Internet. The other feature is called PIN.

5.) USB wireless configuration: only supported by some printers, to maintain it temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer and printer, follow the instructions in the installation software.

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