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3 Connect with an Ethernet cable Use this chapter to connect your HP all-in-one to a router, switch, or access point using an Ethernet cable. For ideas on how to set up a wired network, see Choose a recommended Ethernet network. Note For definitions of terms not defined here, see the Glossary. To connect your HP all-in-one to your computer, first see the next section for the things you will need. When you are finished connecting your HP all-in-one, you will need to install the software as described in Install the software. What you need ● A functional Ethernet network that includes an Ethernet router, switch, or a wireless access point with Ethernet ports. ● CAT-5 Ethernet cable. If the Ethernet cable provided is not long enough for your network configuration, you might need to purchase a longer cable. Although standard Ethernet cables look similar to standard telephone cables, they are not interchangeable. There is a different number of wires in each one, and each has a different connector. An Ethernet cable connector (also called an RJ-45 connector) is wider and thicker and always has 8 contacts on the end. A phone connector has between 2 and 6 contacts. ● A desktop computer or laptop with either a wired or wireless connection to the router or access point. HP all-in-one Network Guide 9

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3
Connect with an Ethernet
cable
Use this chapter to connect your HP all-in-one to a router, switch, or access point using
an Ethernet cable.
For ideas on how to set up a wired network, see
Choose a recommended Ethernet
network
.
Note
For definitions of terms not defined here, see the
Glossary
.
To connect your HP all-in-one to your computer, first see the next section for the things
you will need. When you are finished connecting your HP all-in-one, you will need to
install the software as described in
Install the software
.
What you need
●
A functional Ethernet network that includes an Ethernet router, switch, or a wireless
access point with Ethernet ports.
●
CAT-5 Ethernet cable. If the Ethernet cable provided is not long enough for your
network configuration, you might need to purchase a longer cable.
Although standard Ethernet cables look similar to standard telephone cables, they
are not interchangeable. There is a different number of wires in each one, and each
has a different connector. An Ethernet cable connector (also called an RJ-45
connector) is wider and thicker and always has 8 contacts on the end.
A phone
connector has between 2 and 6 contacts.
●
A desktop computer or laptop with either a wired or wireless connection to the
router or access point.
HP all-in-one Network Guide
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