HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2800 User Guide - Page 15

2 Connect your printer Learn about different ways to connect your printer. Connect to a Wi-Fi network Learn about different ways to connect to your Wi-Fi network. Before you begin For Wi-Fi connection, ensure the following: ● Your Wi-Fi network is set up and working properly. ● Wi-Fi capability of the printer is turned on. Press the Wi-Fi button to turn it on. For Wi-Fi status, see Wi-Fi status, light, and icons. ● The printer is in Wi-Fi setup mode. In setup mode, the Wi-Fi light should blink blue. If not, reset the printer network settings. See Restore original factory defaults and settings. ● The printer and the devices that use the printer are on the same network (subnet). While connecting the printer, you might be prompted to enter the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and a Wi-Fi password. ● SSID is the name of your Wi-Fi network. ● The Wi-Fi password prevents other people from connecting to your Wi-Fi network without your permission. Depending on the level of security required, your Wi-Fi network might use either a WPA passphrase or WEP key. ● If you have not changed the network name or the security passkey since setting up your Wi-Fi network, you might find them on the back or side of the wireless router. ● If you cannot find or remember your network credentials, see the documentation provided with your computer or with the wireless router; or contact your network administrator or the person who set up the Wi-Fi network. NOTE: ● To resolve network connection issues, see Fix network connection issues. ● Visit HP Wi-Fi Printing Center for more information about setting up and using the printer wirelessly. Connect to a Wi-Fi network using HP Smart Install and use this HP software on your computer or mobile device to set up or connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network. See Use the HP Smart app. Connect your printer 9