HP M281 WiFi connection status -initializing

[Mills123]

I have gone through the set up software - I need to set up WiFi not Direct Connect. My printer finds the 2.4 wireless network and I am able to enter the password, the WiFi connection status never advances past initializing and I am unable to “see” find the printer on my Mac.

[KrazyToad]

@Mills123

Welcome to HP Forums. This is a great place to get support, find answers and tips.

I have gone through your Post and would like to help

Are you using the correct password?

Let's reset the network settings on the printer

Then run the wireless setup wizard again

1. From the home screen of your printer control panel, touch the Wireless icon .

2. Touch the Setup icon .

3. Touch Restore Network Defaults or Restore Network Settings, and then touch Yes to confirm your selection.

4. After the default network settings are restored, touch the back arrow, touch Wireless Settings, and then touch Wireless Setup Wizard.

   The printer searches for available networks.

5. Touch the name of your wireless network.

6. If your wireless network does not display in the list of wireless networks, touch Enter New Network Name, and then type the name of your wireless network.

Keep me posted how it goes

Thank you and have a great weekend 😊

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