Changing wp setting

[Francis_M]

I own a "HP ColorLaserJet MFP M282-M285" & we just changed from WPA2 to WPA3. I can't change the settiings. I appreciate any assistance provided.

[Hawks_Eye · Accepted solution]

Hi @Francis_M 

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

Thanks for reaching out—and you’re not alone in running into this after upgrading your network security. The short answer is: the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M283fdw does not support WPA3 encryption.

Why This Happens

WPA3 is a newer Wi-Fi security protocol that many older printers—including the M283fdw—weren’t designed to handle. These printers typically support:

• WPA2-Personal (AES)
• WPA or WEP (older and less secure)

So when your router is set to WPA3-only, the printer can’t authenticate and connect.

What You Can Do

1. Enable WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Mode on Your Router

Most modern routers offer a compatibility mode:

• Log into your router’s admin page.
• Look for Wi-Fi Security Settings.
• Change the security mode to WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Mode (or “Transition Mode”).
• Save and reboot the router.

This allows newer devices to use WPA3 while older ones (like your printer) connect via WPA2.

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Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

[Francis_M]

Your answer was on mark & very informative.    Thank you.

[Hawks_Eye]

You're very welcome, @Francis_M ! I'm glad it hit the mark for you. 

You're navigating all these technical curves like a pro — anything else you’d like to tweak or fine-tune while we’re on a roll? Whether it’s WordPress, Windows, or even wiring in a workaround, I’m here for it.

A huge thank you for marking this post as the 'Accepted Solution'! We're thrilled that we could help resolve your issue. 

Thanks again for your confirmation, and we wish you an amazing day ahead! 😊

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye