HP Color Laser MFP 170 User Guide - Page 59

Introducing wireless set up methods You can set wireless settings either from the machine or the computer. Choose the setting method from the below table. • Some wireless network installation types may not be available depending on the model or country. • It is strongly recommended that you set the password on Access Points. If you do not set the password on Access Points, they might be exposed to illegal access from unknown machines including PCs, smart phones and printers. Refer to the Access Point user' guide for password settings. Set up method Connecting method From the computer With Access Point From the machine's control panel From the HP Smart app Wi-Fi Direct setup Description & Reference See "Setting up via USB cable" on page 61 for Window. See "Access point without a USB cable" on page 62 for Window. See "Using a network cable" on page 62. See "Using the WPS Settings" on page 59. See "Using the Wi-Fi Networks" on page 60. See "Connect using the HP Smart app" on page 70. See "Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing" on page 64. Restoring the wireless network settings You can revert the wireless network settings to the default values. Press the (Menu) button > Network > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Default > Restore... on the control panel. The machine starts restoring default wireless network settings. Using the WPS Settings If your machine and access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), then you can easily configure the wireless network settings through the WPS menu without the need for a computer. Items to prepare: • Check if the access point (or wireless router) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). • Check if your machine supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). 1 Press the (Menu) button > Network > Wi-Fi > WPS > PBC on the control panel. The machine starts connecting to the wireless network. Wireless network setup | 59