Why should I disclose my router password to HP?

[UKHoward]

New HP2700, replaced my trouble-free old 1215.  Seems I can no longer use USB-only to fully connect with desktop mac.  My  2700 does print and copy, but aborts a scan halfway.  Bloggers recommend I use wifi  if I want all three functions.

Having just replaced a hacked router, I am reluctant to disclose its new password just to get scanning.  And, frankly, I resist the idea of HP monitoring my printer use, including what carts I choose to use.

So the enquiry to you please is:  Can the 2700 perform its full duties by USB only?  Or, if it has to be wifi for that, can I keep the ISP password to myself?

Regards,  Howard, UK

[Dragon-Fur]

@UKHoward 

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@UKHoward wrote:
Subject:  Why should I disclose my router password to HP?

New HP2700, replaced my trouble-free old 1215.  Seems I can no longer use USB-only to fully connect with desktop mac.  My  2700 does print and copy, but aborts a scan halfway.  Bloggers recommend I use wifi  if I want all three functions.

Having just replaced a hacked router, I am reluctant to disclose its new password just to get scanning.  And, frankly, I resist the idea of HP monitoring my printer use, including what carts I choose to use.

So the enquiry to you please is:  Can the 2700 perform its full duties by USB only?  Or, if it has to be wifi for that, can I keep the ISP password to myself?

Regards,  Howard, UK

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The Answer:

You should not disclose your router admin password to anyone.

Wireless password to the network and the router admin password should not be the same password.

Yes, if you add a Wireless Device to your network,

If that device is protected by a Wireless Password,

The password must be included in the device setup.

The printer does not perform to its potential using a USB connection between the printer and the computer.

The printer benefits from being connected to your network.

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HP DeskJet 2720 All-in-One Printer 

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HP Printers - Dynamic Security Enabled Printers

User Guide

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Category How to > Topic Security and Virus

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Content includes important documents to help you establish minimum security for your device

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Commentary

HP does not have any interest in your personal life.

HP does intend that its printers and other devices meet the strict privacy laws in your region.

In fact, HP is an international entity:  HP follows the laws in every country in which it conducts business.

HP does not have any interest in your router password and does not install tools to pull the password from the router.

Yes, if you use Wireless, you must provide the Wireless password when you connect to the network - this is for your protection to prevent your neighbors from snooping in your devices and stealing your information.

Example

Find the wireless network password or PIN to connect an HP printer

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