Help with network setup

[Cynthia1989]

How do I setup wireless connection on my printer when my spectrum router doesn’t have a wps button

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Cynthia1989,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If your Spectrum router doesn’t have a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button, you can still connect your HP printer to your wireless network using alternative methods. Here’s a step-by-step guide to set up a wireless connection on your HP printer without WPS:

1. Prepare Your Printer

Turn on Your Printer:

• Ensure your printer is powered on and ready.

Access Wireless Setup:

• On the printer’s control panel, navigate to the wireless settings. This is usually found under a Setup or Network menu.

2. Connect Printer to Wi-Fi Network

Method 1: Using Printer’s Control Panel

Go to Wireless Settings:

• On the printer’s control panel, find the Wireless icon or menu. It may be labeled as Wireless Setup Wizard, Network Setup, or similar.

Select Wireless Setup Wizard:

• Choose the Wireless Setup Wizard option from the menu.

Choose Your Network:

• The printer will search for available networks. Select your Wi-Fi network (SSID) from the list.

Enter Wi-Fi Password:

• Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted. Use the printer’s control panel to input the password. Be sure to enter it correctly, including any uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Complete Setup:

• Follow any remaining prompts to complete the setup. The printer will attempt to connect to the network.

Method 2: Using HP Smart App

Install HP Smart App:

• Download and install the HP Smart app from the HP Smart website or your device’s app store.

Open HP Smart App:

• Launch the HP Smart app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your printer.

Add Your Printer:

• The app should detect your printer. Select Set up a new printer or Add printer.

Connect to Wi-Fi:

• Follow the app’s prompts to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network. You’ll need to select your network and enter the Wi-Fi password.

3. Verify Printer Connection

Print Network Configuration Page:

• You can print a network configuration page from the printer’s control panel to verify the connection. Look for options like Print Network Configuration or Print Wireless Report.

Check Printer Status:

• Ensure that the printer shows a connection to the wireless network and that the wireless light is on.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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