How to connect M12w to WiFi without WPS button?

[HaveAPepsi]

It seems that this is not possible. I have the M12w LaserJet pro printer. It does NOT have an LED screen. Is there any way to connect it to WiFi without a WPS button on the router? All the answers I've found require the LED screen (which I don't have), or a WPS button on  a router (which I don't have). I have also tried using my iPhone hotspot with no success. 

I've spent the entire day scouring the internet. If it isn't possible, please someone just say "can't be done".

Thanks

[Raj_05]

Hi @HaveAPepsi,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

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

If your HP LaserJet Pro M12w printer does not have a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button, you can still connect it to your Wi-Fi network using an alternative method. Follow the steps below to connect the printer to Wi-Fi without WPS:

Prepare for Setup:

• Make sure your Wi-Fi network is up and running.
• Keep your Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password handy.

Printer Setup Mode:

• Turn on the HP LaserJet Pro M12w printer.
• Check if the printer's Wi-Fi LED or icon is blinking, indicating that it is in setup mode.

Access the Printer's Network Setup:

• On your computer or mobile device, open the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
• Look for and connect to the network name that corresponds to your printer. The network name should include "HP-Setup" followed by some alphanumeric characters.

Configure Printer Settings:

• Once connected to the "HP-Setup" network, open a web browser on your computer or mobile device.
• In the address bar, type the following address: http://192.168.223.1 and press Enter. This will open the printer's web configuration page.

Configure Wi-Fi Settings:

• On the web configuration page, look for the "Wireless" or "Network" settings section.
• Select the option to set up a new wireless network connection or join an existing network.
• Choose your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks.
• Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
• Save the settings, and the printer will attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi network.

Return to Your Regular Wi-Fi Network:

• After the printer successfully connects to your Wi-Fi network, it will restart and switch to the regular network mode.
• On your computer or mobile device, disconnect from the "HP-Setup" network and reconnect to your usual Wi-Fi network.

Test the Connection:

• Print a test page or any document to verify that the printer is now connected to your Wi-Fi network.

That's it! Your HP LaserJet Pro M12w printer should now be connected to your Wi-Fi network without using the WPS button.

I hope this helps. 
 

Take care and have a good day.

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