HP Deskjet F4500 Reference Guide - Page 3

English About networking Change the HP Deskjet from a USB connection to a network connection If you first install the HP Deskjet with a USB connection, you can later change to a wireless network connection. To change a USB connection to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 connection Windows 1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the product. 2. Insert the product CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. 3. Select Add a Device, and then follow the onscreen instructions for a wireless network installation. Mac 1. Unplug the USB connection from the back of the product. 2. Press the Wireless button to turn on the wireless radio. 3. Turn on Airport and establish a connection with the device. 4. Insert the product CD in the computer CD CD-ROM drive. 5. On the desktop, open the CD-ROM and then double-click HP Installer and follow the onscreen instructions. Connect to additional computers on a network You can connect the HP Deskjet to more than one computer on a small network of computers. If the HP Deskjet is already connected to a computer on a network, for each additional computer you must install the HP Photosmart Software. During installation of a wireless connection, the software will automatically discover the product on the network. Once you have set up the HP Deskjet on the network you will not need to configure it again when you add additional computers. Wireless setup tips • Insert the software CD and follow the animated setup guide. • If you have a WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) router, then you can use Push Button Method. After the printer has been powered on, just press and hold the WPS button on the router to establish a secure wireless connection to your printer. • When a wireless connection between the printer and the router has been established, the blue indicator light on the wireless button will automatically light up.