Reference Guide

hp psc 2500 series
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wireless network setup
Note: In this configuration, it is recommended that you route the Internet
connection directly through the access point using an Ethernet cable.
optimize your wireless network
For the best wireless coverage, consider where you place the access point, where
you place the adapters, and how you adjust the antennas. Some
recommendations are:
• Position the access point in line of sight to the wireless adapters, and in a
central location within the area to be used for wireless communications. Try
to position the access point in a place that is higher than networked
computers and equipment.
• Position the access point away from other radio equipment operating at a
frequency of 2.4 gigahertz (GHz), such as microwave ovens and cordless
telephones.
• Keep your wireless equipment away from large metallic objects, such as
computer cases, display monitors, and appliances, as well as other
electromagnetic devices, such as televisions, radios, cordless telephones,
and microwave ovens that might interfere with wireless transmissions.
• Position your wireless equipment so that large masonry structures, such as
fireplaces, are not obstructing the radio path. Building construction, such as
metal framing, ultraviolet-resistant window film, metallic paint, concrete or
masonry walls, or multiple floors and walls reduce radio signal strength.
set up your hp psc for wireless network use
The instructions following under this heading address a first-time wireless
installation.
Note: If you previously set up your HP PSC for direct connect (using a USB
cable) and no longer want to use this connection type, uninstall the HP PSC
2500 Series software before proceeding. Disconnect the USB cable from
your computer and the HP PSC. Use the instructions included in this section
to connect your HP PSC to the network and reinstall the software. (The
HP PSC 2500 Series will support both USB and network connections
simultaneously.)
All of the devices on a wireless network must have similar wireless settings. This
lets them talk to each other. When you first add your HP PSC to a wireless
network, it cannot talk to the devices on the network. The HP PSC’s wireless
network adapter must be configured to the same network name (SSID), wireless
channel, and wireless security (WEP or WPA) key (if used) as the rest of the
devices on the network.