HP 2101nw Wireless G Print Server - Manual (Page 7)

Attach to an existing wireless network
Se
t u
p y
our
pr
int s
er
ve
r 2
7
2 Set up your print server
If you misplace your Setup Guide, you can use these instructions to initially set up your print server. During the initial
installation, you will make a temporary connection between the print server and the computer using the micro-USB setup
cable.
Attach to an existing wireless network
If you already have a wireless network, use these instructions to connect your printer to the wireless network using the
Wireless USB print server.
Windows
Install the print server software
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the print server to the printer until the software instructs you to do so.
1. Make sure your computer is connected to your network.
TIP: For the easiest setup, connect your PC wirelessly to your network.
2. Close other software programs, especially HP software such as the HP Solution Center, Toolbox, or HP Director.
3. Insert the Wireless Print Server CD.
4. Click Install to install the software.
Follow the directions on the screen.
5. When the screen directs you to “Connect Print Server to PC”, use the setup cable with the micro-USB connector to
connect the print server to your computer.
6. Plug in the power cord for the print server.
After a few seconds the computer recognizes the print server, and you can click Next.
7. Follow the instructions on your screen.
NOTE: You may need the SSID and password for your network. If necessary, get these from the person who
set up your network.
8. When the software directs you, remove the setup cable from the print server and computer and click Next.
9. Attach the print server to the printer using the standard USB cable.
10. Make sure the printer and print server are both on.
After a few seconds the computer recognizes the printer and you can click Next.
11. Click Finish to complete the installation.
TIP: Leave the “For best results, allow all users full printer access.” box checked. If this box is unchecked,
only an administrator can restart the printer if it pauses due to out of paper or other causes.
Install the printer software and connect to the printer
If the printer software is already installed on this computer, go to “Connect to the printer using Connection Manager”
on page 9.
If you need to install the printer software use the directions immediately following.
1. Leave your printer attached to the print server.
2. Insert the printer software CD or start the downloaded driver installation.
3. When the software asks you to plug in the USB cable, do the following:
a.
Right-click the Connection Manager icon in the system tray (lower-right corner of your screen).
b. Select Connect.
The icon will change to show a successful connection.