You can connect the printer to a wireless network using a wireless adapter which allows computers and smart devices to connect to that network to use the printer. HP deskjet 2542 wireless setup allows you to place the computer in your home but within the range of the network broadband.
HP Deskjet 2542 Wireless protected setup
The user can connect the printer wirelessly either using pushbutton or PIN mode. Comparatively, the pushbutton method is the easiest one. Here, we have discussed how to connect using the WPS pushbutton mode.
Ensure that printer and wireless router support WPS pushbutton mode.
Choose the wireless router with physical WPS pushbutton.
The network should utilize WPA or WPA2 security.
The network that you utilize should use WPA or WPA2 security.
If the security or WEP is not in use, you cannot connect the printer using the WPS mode.
Read the manual that comes with the printer to connect your hp deskjet 2542 wireless printer.
Use the WPS pushbutton mode on the 123.hp.com/dj2542 printer.
Wait for two minutes and tap the WPS button on the router.
HP Deskjet 2542 Auto Wireless Connect
Forget about those messy wires when you have the Auto Wireless Connect facility. Using the Auto Wireless Connect technology, the user can connect the printer to the wireless network automatically without the help of cable, network name or password.
If you wish to use this facility, you have install printer software and follow the on-screen prompts.
Select the network connection type and click on yes.
You can use this technology in the computers which are compatible with the hp deskjet 2542 Auto Wireless connect.
The computer should use Windows Vista or later versions and Mac OS X 10.5 and later versions.
The system should utilize the wireless connection, and the operating system should come under the control of the wireless adapter.
The network range should 2.4GHz and above.
The system should not use static IP address.
HP deskjet 2542 Connect using USB
When your printer does not have the touch display, you can utilize the hp deskjet 2542 USB setup. If you want to setup the printer using the USB, you need to connect the USB temporarily.
Initially, establish the connection between the computer and 123 hp com setup dj2542 printer through USB.
You should attach or detach the USB cable only when prompted by the software.
To complete the setup, follow the on-screen prompts.
At times, your software may set up the wireless connection automatically.
In such cases, you need to install the 123 hp dj 2542 printer software.
Download the latest version of the printer software and follow the on-screen prompts.
When the prompt asks you select the connection type, select the connection type as through the network .
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