Test the wireless connection, Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security – HP Officejet Pro 8100 ePrinter - N811a N811d User Manual
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Mac OS X
1.
Open HP Utility. For more information, see .HP Utility (Mac OS X)
2.
Click the Applications icon on the HP Utility toolbar.
3.
Double-click HP Setup Assistant, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
To change from a USB connection to a wireless connection
Follow the instructions for your operating system.
Windows
1.
On the computer desktop, click Start, select Programs or All Programs, click HP, select
your printer name, and then click Printer Setup & Software.
2.
Click Connect a new printer, and then click Convert a USB connected printer to
wireless.
3.
Follow the display instructions to complete the setup.
Mac OS X
1.
Open HP Utility. For more information, see HP Utility (Mac OS X).
2.
Click the Applications icon on the HP Utility toolbar.
3.
Double-click HP Setup Assistant, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
To change from a wireless connection to a USB or Ethernet connection
To change from a wireless connection to a USB or Ethernet connection, connect the USB or
Ethernet cable to the printer.
NOTE: If you are using a computer with Mac OS X, add the printer to the print queue. Click
System Preferences in the Dock, click Print & Fax or Print & Scan in the Hardware section,
click +, and then select the printer.
Test the wireless connection
Print the wireless test page for information about the printer's wireless connection. The wireless
test page provides information about the printer's status, hardware (MAC) address, and IP
address. If the printer is connected to a network, the test page displays details about the network
settings.
To print the wireless test page
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To print the wireless test page, press and hold the (Resume) button, and then press the
(Wireless) button when the network is enabled.
Guidelines for ensuring wireless network security
The following information can help you keep your wireless network and wireless printer secure
from unauthorized use.
For more information,
This section contains the following topics:
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Add hardware addresses to a wireless router (MAC filtering)
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Other wireless security guidelines
Set up the printer for wireless communication
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