HP Officejet Pro 251dw Printer series User Manual

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Step 1 - Make sure your computer is connected to your network
Make sure your computer is connected to your network - either your Ethernet network
or your wireless network. If the computer is not connected to the network, you cannot
use the printer over the network.

To check an Ethernet connection
Many computers have indicator lights beside the port where the Ethernet cable
connects to your computer. If the lights are not on, try reconnecting the Ethernet cable
to the computer and the router. If you still do not see lights, there might be a problem
with the router, the Ethernet cable, or your computer.

NOTE: Mac computers do not have indicator lights. To check the Ethernet
connection on a Mac, click System Preferences in the Dock, and then click
Network. If the Ethernet connection is working correctly, Built-in Ethernet appears
in the list of connections, along with the IP address and other status information. If
Built-in Ethernet does not appear in the list, there might be a problem with the
router, the Ethernet cable, or your computer. For more information, click the Help
button in the window.

To check a wireless connection
1.

Make sure that your computer's wireless has been turned on. (For more
information, see the documentation that came with your computer.)

If you are not using a unique wireless network name (SSID), then it is possible
that your wireless computer could be connected to a nearby network that is not
yours.
The following steps can help you determine if your computer is connected to your
network:

Windows
a.

Click Start, click Control Panel, point to Network Connections, and then
click View Network Status and Tasks.
- Or -
Click Start, select Settings, click Control Panel, double-click Network
Connections, click the View menu, and then select Details.
Leave the network dialog box open while you continue to the next step.

Disconnect the power cord from the wireless router. The connection status
of your computer should change to Not Connected.

Reconnect the power cord to the wireless router. The connection status
should change to Connected.

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