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‎08-08-2020 08:44 AM

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Product: HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276nw
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (32-bit)

Hello.  I have an HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276n.  Am I able to add this model as a device on my existing wifi network? If so, how do I do that?

 

If I enter this model into the HP virtual agent, one of the options is to get help adding this printer to my wireless network.  But the second step in the instructions is, 

 

>> The printer is turned on and in a ready state, and the wireless light is either on and steady or blinking.

 

I don't see any sort of 'wireless light' on my printer.

 

Thanks in advance.

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‎08-11-2020 07:50 AM - edited ‎08-11-2020 07:50 AM

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Yes you would require  network cable. If this is a remote install with no cabling possible you have 2 options.

 

1. Get a USB to WIFI print server for the printer. HP makes a small WIFI external JetDirect that attached to the USB port as to several network hardware companies such as TP-Link or Drink.

2. Get a pair of power line ethernet adapters to allow you to run ethernet to anywhere in the location that has a power outlet.

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‎08-08-2020 08:49 AM - edited ‎08-08-2020 08:50 AM

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You state 2 different models here. A 276N would have wired network only. A model with a W in the part number will be wireless.  Keep in mind though that if your network has wired and wireless abilities, you can connect to any devices on that network regardless of whether they are connected via wireless or wired connection.

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‎08-11-2020 06:41 AM

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Sorry, the model number is HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276n--I just double checked what is printed on the unit.  So no wireless then I guess.

 

>> Keep in mind though that if your network has wired and wireless abilities, you can connect to any devices on that network regardless of whether they are connected via wireless or wired connection.

 

Right.  But I still have to connect the printer to the router via ethernet cable--correct?

 

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‎08-11-2020 07:50 AM - edited ‎08-11-2020 07:50 AM

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Yes you would require  network cable. If this is a remote install with no cabling possible you have 2 options.

 

1. Get a USB to WIFI print server for the printer. HP makes a small WIFI external JetDirect that attached to the USB port as to several network hardware companies such as TP-Link or Drink.

2. Get a pair of power line ethernet adapters to allow you to run ethernet to anywhere in the location that has a power outlet.

If you find the information provided useful or solves your problems, help other users find the solution easier by marking my post as an accepted solution. Clicking "yes" on "was this reply helpful" also increases the chances that this solution will help others.
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‎08-11-2020 08:04 AM

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OK thanks for all that.  I'll see if I can use a LAN cable temporarily.

 

>> HP makes a small WIFI external JetDirect that attached to the USB port

 

I might be interested in this.  Would you happen to have a link to a unit that would be compatible with my printer?

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