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Install the printer on an Ethernet network, DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway - installation

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Chapter 4 computer uses Internet Sharing to manage the network connections and provide Internet access to the other devices. DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway 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. 22 HP Deskjet 6940 series

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computer uses
Internet Sharing
to manage the network connections and provide Internet
access to the other devices.
DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway
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.
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