The printer will be in this mode for two hours after it is first powered on during installation before it is connected to a network. Your printer is in HP Auto Wireless Connect mode.Your computer does not use a static IP address.Additional setup methods are shown on this page Please go to the section on Routers to learn more. You may still be able to connect the printer to your network using other setup methods as long as your router also supports 2.4GHz (as most do). NOTE: HP Printers are not compatible with 5.0 GHz networks. Your computer is connected to your network over 2.4GHz.Your computer uses a wireless connection to your network and the operating system is in control of the wireless adapter so that the HP Software can retrieve the computer's current network settings.Your computer uses Windows Vista (and newer) and Mac OS X 10.5 (and newer).To be compatible with HP Auto Wireless Connect, the following conditions must be met: In these cases, an alternate wireless setup method will be offered. Not all computers or network configurations are compatible with HP Auto Wireless Connect. That's it! The HP software will do the rest. When prompted, select the 'Network (Ethernet/Wireless)' connection type and then choose 'Yes, send my wireless settings to the printer (recommended)'. To use this option, install the software for your printer and follow the onscreen instructions. Many newer HP printers will have this capability during the standard software installation process. HP Auto Wireless Connect – HP Auto Wireless Connect is a technology that allows you to connect your printer to your wireless network automatically without having to connect any cables or enter your wireless network settings such as your network name or password.

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