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Network setup Chapter 2 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. ❑ HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL. Broadband Internet access is required if you want to access HP Photosmart Share directly from the HP All-in-One. Connect the HP All-in-One to the network An Ethernet port is provided on the back of the HP All-in-One. 10 HP Photosmart C7100 All-in-One series

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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.
HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL. Broadband
Internet access is required if you want to access HP Photosmart Share directly from
the HP All-in-One.
Connect the HP All-in-One to the network
An Ethernet port is provided on the back of the HP All-in-One.
Chapter 2
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HP Photosmart C7100 All-in-One series
Network setup