Installing HP Officejet 6000 on Wireless Secured Network+ WEP key

Network Key (WEP, WPA, WPA2 Encryption key)To connectyour computer to a wireless router, you click the Refresh networklist, then Choose your wireless network and then click Connectto your secured Wireless Network, it will asks for a Network Keybefore allowing you to connect into your wireless network. This NetworkKey is either the WEP, or WPA or WPA2 Encryption key that is used toconfigure the Wireless Router. The Passphrase is an alternate way tosetup the Encryption key.
When you are requested for a Network Key, you can just enter the Passphrasethat was used to configure the Encryption key in the wireless router.http://www.fixya.com/support/r5270415-network_password_network_addressFor information on securing your wireless network,configuring the wireless router and configuring the wireless card in thelaptop/computer, please click on this link and follow my instructions :-http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security

When youclick Refresh network list, then Choose your wirelessnetwork and then click Connect to your secured Wireless Network, itwill asks for a Network Key before allowing you to connectinto your wireless network. This Network Key is either the WEP, orWPA or WPA2 Encryption key that is used to configure the Wireless Router. The Passphraseis an alternate way to setup the Encryption key.
When you are requested for a Network Key, you can just enter the Passphrasethat was used to configure the Encryption key in the wireless router.http://www.fixya.com/support/r5270415-network_password_network_addressFor information on securing your wireless network,configuring the wireless router and configuring the wireless card in the laptop/computer,please click on this link and follow my instructions :-http://www.fixya.com/support/r3559128-wireless_router_security

If the wireless network that you are trying to connect, is unsecured then you can connect without the WEP key.
but if the wireless network is secured then you will need the KEY or the password for the wireless network. Without the key you won't be able to connect to the secured wireless network.
If you have the router then you can check the wireless settings of the router and find the wireless network key.

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WEP or WPA are the types of wireless security. If your wireless network is secured then there will be a password on the network that is called as wireless network key or passphrase ( WEP or WPA key ). PIN number is different than WEP or WPA.
To check the wireless network key ( WEP / WPA) you will need to access the router settings page.
On that page , you will find all the settings of the router.

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Problem: Cannot get network on the Mac not specified
OS : MAC computer Windows installed on it
Printer Office jet 6500 Wireless.


Solution :
There are few thing which are required to know before we start trouble shooting

IMPORTANT : Before you can install the product, your wireless network must already be set up. (To set up your network, follow the instructions that came with your particular access point.)

IMPORTANT : Before you can install the product, you must have the following information about the network:

• Network name : The network name is the SSID (Service Set Identifier).
• Password : WEP key or WPA passphrase

For a new product:CD installation is a quick and easy method and if you do not have a CD, you can download the software you need.

CD installation : CD installation might not work if you are installing the product on a computer running a newer operating system that released AFTER the HP product released as the software on the CD is current to the date of the product release.

Downloading the HP Drivers :Downloading the software provides the best results for your older product. Even though it takes more time than using the CD, downloading the latest software can help you avoid installation issues. Downloading is also the recommended method if your computer operating system released after the HP product released. The software that you can download from the HP Web site is the most current software available for your product. HP often updates software and drivers AFTER the product and CD release to the market ..




Wireless installation: If you have not previously installed the software, follow these instructions.
Step one: Prepare for installation
1 Make sure that you have the following requirements before you begin:

• Network name: The network name is the SSID (Service Set Identifier).
• WEP key or WPA security passphrase
• A computer that is connected to the wireless network.
• Internet access. HP recommends broadband Internet access such as cable or DSL.
• Your wireless-capable HP product. Place it close to the computer during the installation procedure.
• A USB cable (used only during installation).
• Administrator privileges or password

2. Make sure the product, access point, and computer are all on, and that the computer is connecting to the wireless network.
3. Connect the USB Cable to the rear port of the HP product and to any USB port on the computer.
4. Exit all applications running on your computer.Install the software
To install the product software, follow the steps for the method that you want to use (CD or download).
Method one: Install the software with the software CD

1. Insert the Macintosh product CD into the CD drive of the computer.
2. Double-click the HP software disc icon that displays under the Xp/Macintosh HD icon.
3. Double-click the HP Installer icon. The HP Installer program opens.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the installation.
5. When prompted to set up your device and software, select Continue .
6. If a check mark does not appear, select Configure your device for a wireless network , and then select Continue.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish installing the software

Option two: Change connection type
1. Open HP Device Manager.
2. From the Information and Settings drop-down menu, click Setup Assistant . 3. The HP Setup Assistant window opens.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to change your connection type to an existing wireless network.

If existing wirelss network is working simply double click on laptop wireless connection and "join" YOUR network.
You will be asked to provide a WEP key which you should have.
Simply enter this key and connect.

I assume the wireless network is secured with a WEP key??

Try this :
Press the setup button on the printer;
Goto network setup
Run the wireless setup wizard
It will ask for the WEP or WPA key (Wireless security key)
If you don't have it contact the router company other can check from the EWS page ; put the default gateway(ip address ) in the address bar fo IE and check for the wireless settings; Even if you dont get it check the Below given Link for The network diagnostic utility ; Download it on your desktop and run it ; it will give the WEP/WPA key

Network Diagnostic Utility:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/printers/ndu/
Click on HPHNDU..
Save it to your desktop
Check the WEP/WPA key
Put it in the printer
Select done it will get connected to the network

for further help can check the link given below:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01491627&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=3560280

It is the security key used for your wireless router.
When you set up any device to connect to the wireless router you will need it.You should be able to go on you computer,open internet explorer,and type 192.168.1.1 to get to your router page to see all the info needed.

For this specific issue about installing the printer to a wireless connection. You need to install the software first as a usb connection. After the successful installation of the usb connection then you can add a device and it should work.

Step one: Gather the necessary hardware and information Follow the procedure below before obtaining your wireless network:

1. Obtain your network SSID and WEP. To simplify this process, press the Wireless button on the all-in-one, and select Restore Network Defaults . This turns wireless off and sets the all-in-one's SSID to hpsetup .
2. Press the Wireless button to turn wireless back on. Look for hpsetup when you select your network.
3. Make sure that wireless is enabled on the all-in-one.
4. Make sure that the computer that will be using the all-in-one has access to the router/access point.

You will need the following to set up the product on a wireless network:

• A wireless 802.11 network that includes a wireless access point.
• A desktop computer or laptop with wireless networking support or a network interface card (NIC).
• Broadband Internet access is required for some features of the HP software to function. Cable Internet or DSL are examples of Broadband Internet access. NOTE: If you connect the unit on a wireless network that has Internet access, HP recommends that you use a wireless router (access point or base station) that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• The network name, or Service Set Identifier (SSID). NOTE: The SSID is obtained from the wireless router or access point using the embedded web server on the router. See the documentation provided with the access point for more information.
• The Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) passphrase, if needed. CAUTION: To prevent other users from accessing your wireless network, HP strongly recommends using a password or passphrase and a unique SSID to your access point. Your access point might have been shipped with a default SSID, which can be accessed by other users using the same default SSID. For more information on how to change the SSID, see the documentation that came with your access point. NOTE: The WEP key and WPA passphrase are obtained from the wireless router or access point using the embedded web server on the router. See the documentation provided with the access point for more information.Some access points provide more than one WEP key. Use the first WEP key (index 1) when setting up the wireless network.
• If the network is set up with an Apple AirPort base station and you are using a password instead of WEP HEX or WEP ASCII to access this network, you need to get the equivalent WEP key. See the documentation that came with the Apple AirPort base station for more information.
• If IP address filtering is set up, verify that the unit address is listed.
• If MAC address filtering is set up, verify that the unit address is listed. NOTE: HP cannot set up or change the SSID, WEP key or WPA passphrase. This information is required before connecting the HP All-in-One to the wireless network.

Step two: Connect to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network Follow the procedure to connect the unit to the wireless infrastructure network:

1. Insert the software CD.
2. Click Install .
3. Click Next on the Please Allow All HP Install Wizard Processes screen.
4. Select Easy Install on the Choose Easy Install or Advanced Install screen.
5. Select Through the Network on the Connection Type screen. Figure 2: Connection Type screen
6. When it doesn’t find your device, click Next . Figure 3: Using Network Setup
7. Plug in your device via USB (it will tell you when to disconnect later). Figure 4: Making a connection to your all-in-one
8. Select your network from the list, and click Next . Figure 5: Wireless Network Setup
9. Enter your WEP key (if applicable). Figure 6: Specifying your network security settings
10. Once it has completed connecting to the network, click Next . Figure 7: Network connecting completed
11. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and the All-in-One . Figure 8: Disconnecting the USB cable
12. Click Finish to complete the software installation process. Figure 9: Software installation complete

you'll need to reset that WEP inside the router manager s/w..not the printer.