Reference Guide

reference guide
wired network setup
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wired network setup
Caution! To prevent damaging your HP PSC, do not use a phone
cord to connect the device to an Ethernet network, and do not
connect the HP PSC’s Ethernet port to a phone jack.
Internet connections
Ethernet networks might or might not be connected to the Internet. If you place
your HP PSC on an Ethernet network connected to the Internet, it is
recommended that you use a gateway so that the HP PSC’s IP address is
assigned dynamically through DHCP. A gateway can either be a router or a
Windows computer running Internet Connection Sharing (ICS).
recommended network configurations
The following Ethernet network configurations are recommended to support your
HP PSC:
Ethernet network without an Internet connection
In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub, and there is no
Internet connection. Devices use AutoIP to obtain IP addresses. If you have this
configuration, connect your HP PSC to the hub with an Ethernet cable and
proceed to set up your hp psc for wired network use on page 134.
Note: Your HP PSC 2500 Series is an Internet-ready device. It has specific
functionality (such as enabling you to send pictures to a predetermined
destination) that is only available with a Broadband Internet connection.
Ethernet network with Internet access provided by modem
In the following example, the network devices are connected to a hub, and a
modem is used to provide Internet access to a single computer. The modem is
connected to the computer using a phone cord and jack. Neither the HP PSC
nor any of the other computers on the network have access to the Internet. See
the Note above.