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08-02-2025 02:13 PM - edited 08-02-2025 02:17 PM
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According to the user manual, the printer does not support 5GHz.
Category Setup & User Guides
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User Guide - HP Smart Tank 5100
For example,
Connection help - Pages 14-15
NOTE: The printer only supports 2.4GHz connection.
Video
If your router supports it, make sure that both 2.4GHz and 5GHz are switched on and broadcasting.
Help here:
Troubleshoot a Wi-Fi connection to an HP printer
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