HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory - Configure and connect to the HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory

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The first time a connection is established, the HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory EWS automatically launches the wizard. However, you can use the wizard at any time.

1. View the status lights on the HP 1200w Accessory to verify that it is operating correctly.
   A green device status LED (furthest from the USB connector) indicates that the device is ready. A blue device status LED indicates that the HP 1200w Accessory is connected to a wireless network or that another HP wireless direct connection is active. The printer communication status LED (closest to the USB connector) is green if a supported HP printer/MFP is currently attached, or blank if no printer/MFP is attached.
2. Using a wireless computer or a wireless mobile device, connect to the HP 1200w Accessory network name or SSID. The default format of the SSID is HP-Print-**-1200w Mobile Print, where “**” represents the last two digits of the HP 1200w Accessory's MAC address.

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   When using an iOS device, such as an iPhone® or iPad® to connect, that uses iOS 5 or 6, the connection status icon might continue to spin even when connected. This is normal and indicates that the HP wireless direct connection does not provide Internet access. Since HP wireless direct is only a connection between the mobile device and the HP 1200w Accessory, the mobile device cannot access the Internet.

3. Open a Web browser.
4. In the address line or Go to field, type the IP address of the HP 1200w Accessory, which is: http://192.168.223.1. Press the Enter key. The HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory EWS opens.
5. Select the HOME menu, and then select Setup Wizard.
6. Select the language, and then click Next.
7. Select the Setup Method. If you select Guided Setup (Wizard), the wizard guides you through the steps. If you select Let me choose from a menu, you select the items to set.
   Setup Wizard
   If you allow the HP 1200w Accessory to access the wireless network, you must provide the passphrase for the wireless router.
   1. Select the check box to allow the HP 1200w Accessory to access the existing wireless network, and then click Next. The wizard scans for wireless networks, and then displays the result.
   2. Select the wireless network to connect to, and enter the passphrase, if required.
      Once the connection is established, a Success message is displayed showing the network name (or SSID) and the IP address.
   3. Select the check box to allow automatic firmware updates for the HP 1200w Accessory.

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      HP recommends using automatic firmware updates. For detailed information about updating the firmware, see Update the HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory firmware.

   4. Click Finish to complete the configuration.
   Let me choose from a menu
   If you allow the HP 1200w Accessory to access the wireless network, you must provide the passphrase for the wireless router.
   1. Select the check box to allow the HP 1200w Accessory to access the existing wireless network, and then click Next. The wizard scans for wireless networks, and then displays the result.
   2. Select the wireless network to connect to, and enter the passphrase, if required.
      Once the connection is established, a Success message is displayed showing the network name (or SSID), and the IP address.
   3. Click Ok to continue.
   4. Select Automatic Updates and then select the check box to allow automatic firmware updates for the HP 1200w Accessory.

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      HP recommends using automatic firmware updates. For detailed information about updating the firmware, see Update the HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory firmware.

   5. Click Apply to set the selection.
   6. Click Finish to complete the configuration.

1. View the status lights on the HP 1200w Accessory to verify that it is operating correctly.
   A green device status LED (furthest from the USB connector) indicates that the device is ready. A blue device status LED indicates that the HP 1200w Accessory is connected to a wireless network or that another HP wireless direct connection is active.
   The printer communication status LED (closest to the USB connector) is green if a supported HP printer/MFP is currently attached, or blank if no printer/MFP is attached. If the printer communication status LED is flashing red, go to www.hp.com/go/1200wSupport, or scan the QR code with your mobile device.
   
   For detailed information about the status LEDs, see Introducing the HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory.
2. Using a wireless mobile device or a wireless computer, verify that wireless capability is enabled (the Wi-Fi radio is on). This control is typically found in the Settings menu.

   note:

   When using an iOS device to connect, such as an iPhone® or iPad®, that uses iOS 5 or greater, the connection status icon might continue to spin even when connected. This is normal and indicates that the HP wireless direct connection does not provide Internet access. Since HP wireless direct is only a connection between the mobile device and the HP 1200w Accessory, the mobile device cannot access the Internet.

3. Connect to the HP 1200w Accessory network name or SSID. The default format of the SSID is HP-Print-**-1200w Mobile Print, where “**” represents the last two digits of the HP 1200w Accessory's MAC address.

   note:

   The first time a connection is established, the HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory EWS automatically launches the setup wizard. Provide the language to use, select the setup method (guided or manual), and complete the initial configuration. For additional information, see the section about using the wizard.

4. Open a Web browser.
5. In the address line or Go to field, type the IP address of the HP 1200w Accessory, which is: http://192.168.223.1. Press the Enter key. The HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory EWS opens.
6. Select the HOME menu, and then select System Status.

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   HP recommends using the HP 1200w EWS wizard to configure the network connection. See the section about using the wizard.

7. In the NETWORK STATUS section, verify that Wireless Network is Enabled.
8. To change the status, click Wireless Network and set the Status to Enabled or Disabled.
9. Select the Wireless Setup type to use (Manual Setup, WPS: Push Button Method, or WPS: PIN Method).
   Manual Setup
   1. Click Scan Wireless Networks and then select the wireless network name from the list, or type the SSID of the wireless network in the Network Name (SSID) field.
   2. Select the Security Mode(None, WEP, WPA/WPA2).
   3. Select CONNECT to verify that the HP 1200w Accessory can connect to the network.
   WPS: Push Button Method
   1. Click Start WPS.
   2. Press the WPS button on the wireless router to generate a random network name or SSID.

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      The router might use a physical button that is located on the router itself, or a virtual button that is displayed on the router's utility screen.

   3. When the wireless network name or SSID is displayed, select the Security Mode(None, WEP, WPA/WPA2).
   4. Select CONNECT to verify that the HP 1200w Accessory can connect to the network.
   WPS: PIN Method
   1. Enter the HP 1200w Accessory displayed PIN as the WPS PIN in the appropriate field on the router's utility screen.
   2. Click Start WPS.
   3. When the wireless network name or SSID is displayed, select the Security Mode(None, WEP, WPA/WPA2.)
   4. Select CONNECT to verify that the HP 1200w Accessory can connect to the network.

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The HP wireless direct feature only provides a direct wireless network connection to the HP printer/MFP. It does not provide Internet access or a connection to any other network.

Current technology limits the number of HP wireless direct connections to five.

1. View the status lights on the HP 1200w Accessory to verify that it is operating correctly.
   A green device status LED (furthest from the USB connector) indicates that the device is ready. A blue device status LED indicates that the HP 1200w Accessory is connected to a wireless network or that another HP wireless direct connection is active. The printer communication status LED (closest to the USB connector) is green if a supported HP printer/MFP is currently attached, or blank if no printer/MFP is attached.

   note:

   When using an iOS device to connect, such as an iPhone® or iPad®, that uses iOS 5 or greater, the connection status icon might continue to spin even when connected. This is normal and indicates that the HP wireless direct connection does not provide Internet access. Since HP wireless direct is only a connection between the mobile device and the HP 1200w Accessory, the mobile device cannot access the Internet.

   When using some iOS devices with 3G/4G connectivity, the cellular data will become active after the HP 1200w Accessory EWS setup wizard completes. If the iOS device is connected directly to the HP 1200w Accessory using HP wireless direct, the device can also access the Internet.

2. Using a wireless computer or a wireless mobile device, connect to the HP 1200w Accessory network name or SSID. The default format of the SSID is HP-Print-**-1200w Mobile Print, where “**” represents the last two digits of the HP 1200w Accessory's MAC address.

   note:

   The first time a connection is established, the HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory EWS automatically launches the setup wizard. Provide the language to use, select the setup method (guided or manual), and complete the initial configuration. For additional information, see the section about using the wizard.

3. Open a Web browser.
4. In the address line or Go to field, type the IP address of the HP 1200w Accessory, which is: http://192.168.223.1. Press the Enter key. The HP 1200w NFC/Wireless Mobile Print Accessory EWS opens.
5. Select the HOME menu, and then select System Status.
6. In the NETWORK STATUS section, verify that Wireless Direct Network is Enabled.
7. Select Wireless Direct Network to display the current settings.
8. To change the Wireless Direct Network settings for the HP 1200w Accessory:
   1. Set the Status to Enabled or Disabled.
   2. Set the Network Name (SSID) if required. The default service set identifier (SSID) is the HP 1200w Accessory device name. You can assign the HP 1200w Accessory a unique SSID for easier identification.
   3. Set the Wireless Channel, if required.

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      If the HP 1200w Accessory is connected to a wireless network, the channel cannot be changed.

   4. To set the Security Mode, select None or WPA/WPA2. If you select WPA/WPA2 type the desired Passphrase in the field.
   5. To enable MAC Filter Mode, first enter the Hardware Address (MAC) that you want to filter, and click Add. Then select Allow Listed or Block Listed for the MAC Filter Mode to either allow or block the hardware address. Continue entering hardware addresses to allow or block as required.
   6. To save your entries, click SAVE.