HP Photosmart D7260

2 Network setup
This section describes how to connect the HP Photosmart to a router, switch, or hub using
an Ethernet cable and how to install the HP Photosmart software for a network
connection. This is known as a wired or Ethernet network.
To set up the HP Photosmart 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 5
Next, connect to a wired network. “Connect the HP Photosmart to the network”
on page 6
Finally, install the software. “Install the software for a network connection”
on page 7
What you need for a wired network
Before you connect the HP Photosmart 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
Network setup 5
Network setup