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HP DeskJet 2710e All-in-One Printer

My all in one 2700e printer rfuses to connect to my 5 GHz Wi-Fi network.

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@FMS56 

 

Welcome to the HP Community --

 

The printer supports 2.4GHz or 5GHz .

Connect the printer to the separately named SSID network on the frequency you want it to use.

 

Document Help

HP DeskJet 2700, 2700e, 4100, 4100e printers – Wireless printer setup

 

Video Help

 How to Reset wireless For HP DeskJet 4100 & 2700 Printer Series

 

What else?

 

Try connecting the printer using the IP address or change the connection type to TCP/IP.

 

Check whether you are running a Dual Band Network and how the router expects your devices to be connected.

 

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Method – Add printer using TCP/IP

 

Please try adding the printer using the printer’s IP address

Find the IP Address of the printer on the Printer Control / Display Panel (touch Wireless button)

 

Control Panel > icon view Devices and Printers

Click in the top ribbon, Add a Printer

Wait till the menu starts…
Select / Click The printer that I want isn’t listed
Select / Click Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname

Select / Click Next
Device Type > Select in Drop-Down Menu: TCP/IP Device

Hostname or IP Address > Enter the IP Address of the printer

(Skip Port Name)

Select / Click Next

 

Complete any additional information

 

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Method - Create TCP IP port (InkJet Printer) - Change connection type

 

Method - Create / Change-to TCP/IP port

TCP/IP can resolve odd connection, scanning, and installation problems.

Create / Switch to a TCP/IP Port to facilitate communication and prevent ‘offline’ issues

 

Find the printer's IPv4 address


Print a Configuration Page

OR

Tap on the wireless icon on the Front panel of your Printer to get the IP address

 

Next,

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > Select Printer > Printer Properties

OR
Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers > Right-Click the printer > Left-Click Printer Properties

 

Tab Ports
Click Add Port

Select Standard TCP/IP Port

Select New Port and follow the instructions
Type in the correct IP address for the printer

 


Example - How-to “Create TCP Port” Contributed by greenturtle

Video: Create & Use TCP IP port
“Note that you can ALWAYS revert back to the original port that the HP software installed by selecting the HP port within the Ports tab (in Printer Properties)”

 

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Next,

If not done,

If running a Dual Band Network,

Connect the printer to the SSID named network for the band / frequency it is expected to use on your network.

 

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Dual Band Network - Considerations

 

Reminders 

 

If the printer supports it, connecting using Ethernet is generally a better choice.

 

Some printers, particularly older models, only support Wireless at 2.4GHz

Some printers support Wireless at both 5GHz and 2.4GHz – but not at the same time

 

Regardless, if the printer won't work or cannot connect to your 5GHz SSID named network, connect to the 2.4GHz network.

 

If you are running a Dual Band Network,

 Check that the router is set up to broadcast all frequencies it supports.

Next,

If your router supports it,

On your router:

 Create a separate SSID named network for each frequency supported by the router

 What?  Create one SSID named network for 5GHz and one SSID named network for 2.4GHz

and

 Connect the printer to the SSID named network on the frequency / band you want it to use.

 

In general,

  • 2.4GHz is less fussy about obstacles and supports a longer distance (separation) between router and device (printer)
  • 5GHz is faster

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Example – EWS – IPv4

 

 

EWS > HP Document / How-to

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

 

Ethernet

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Network > Wired (802.3) > IPv4 Configuration

 

Wireless

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Network > Wireless (802.11) > IPv4 Configuration

As Available:

Tab Network > Wireless (802.11) > Advanced

Network Interface on / off, Network SSID name, Security Settings, Passphrase / Password

Select and connect to the correct SSID / network name for the bandwidth you are using.

 

Note:   It is not mandatory that you use a manual / static IP address.  Doing so can improve stability.

 

EWS_9025_Network_IPv4_Configuration_3EWS_9025_Network_IPv4_Configuration_3

 

 

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References / Resources

 

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User Guide - HP DeskJet 2700e All-in-One series

 

Technology Tips Video Gallery from our HP Expert greenturtle

 Technology Tips YouTube Video Help for Printers

and

 Technology Tips DeskJet 2700

 

Product Specifications for the HP DeskJet 2755e All-in-One Printer (26K67A)

Section Connectivity

Ports
1 Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n; 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Wireless capability
Yes
Storage device and direct print support
Storage devices not supported

 

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

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