This post explains how to setup a wireless HP printer (specifically the HP Envy 4500) in Linux using the hp-setup program. The hp-setup program comes pre-installed in Ubuntu and Mint Linux. Printer Network Setup Follow the instructions that came with your printer to connect it to your wireless network. Print a setup page to get… Read More »
Symptom: One of my clients called me the other day for help connecting a Windows XP laptop to their wireless network. The laptop had been able to connect wirelessly in the past, but for some reason it had stopped working. When I arrived on site, we started the laptop and tried scanning for wireless networks:… Read More »
Wireless computer networks are now prevalent in most residential neighborhoods. If you were to take a wireless enabled laptop and stroll down your street, you would probably detect dozens of wireless networks. Some of these networks would have tight security while the majority of them would have weak security or no security at all. The… Read More »