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To set up the HP All-in-One on a wired network, you need to do the following: First, collect all of the required materials. Next, connect to a wired network. Finally, install the software. See this section: "What you need for a wired network" on page 3 "Connect the HP All-in-One to the network" on page 3 "Install the software for a network connection" on page 11 What you need for a wired network Before you connect the HP All-in-One to a network, make sure you have all of the required materials. ❑ A functional Ethernet network that includes a router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet port. ❑ CAT-5 Ethernet cable. Network setup 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 an Ethernet connection. NOTE: The HP All-in-One supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet networks. If you are purchasing, or have purchased, a network interface card (NIC), make sure it can operate at either speed. Connect the HP All-in-One to the network To connect the HP All-in-One to the network, use the Ethernet port on the back of the product. To connect the product to the network 1. Remove the yellow plug from the back of the product. Set up the HP All-in-One on a wired (Ethernet) network 3

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To set up the HP All-in-One on a wired
network, you need to do the following:
See this section:
First, collect all of the required materials.
“
What you need for a wired network”
on page 3
Next, connect to a wired network.
“
Connect the HP All-in-One to the network”
on page 3
Finally, install the software.
“
Install the software for a network connection”
on page 11
What you need for a wired network
Before you connect the HP All-in-One to a network, make sure you have all of the required
materials.
❑
A functional Ethernet network that includes a router, switch, or hub with an Ethernet
port.
❑
CAT-5 Ethernet 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 an Ethernet connection.
NOTE:
The HP All-in-One supports both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet
networks. If you are purchasing, or have purchased, a network interface card
(NIC), make sure it can operate at either speed.
Connect the HP All-in-One to the network
To connect the HP All-in-One to the network, use the Ethernet port on the back of the
product.
To connect the product to the network
1.
Remove the yellow plug from the back of the product.
Set up the HP All-in-One on a wired (Ethernet) network
3
Network setup