New router. How reset HP Envy printer

[SueAmb]

New router.   How do I change set up to allow wireless printing on Envy printer, please?

[Andr-1611]

@SueAmb 

Setting up a New Wireless Router

To set up a new wireless router, follow these detailed steps to ensure your home network is configured correctly:

Step 1: Purchase and Install a Wireless Router

1. Turn off the wireless function on your computer:

   • Ensure that the wireless light on your computer is off. If it is on, turn it off by pressing the wireless button.

2. Change the Default Network Name and Enable Security:

   • During the router installation, the router manufacturer's software allows you to change the network name (SSID) and enable security (e.g., WPA2). Make sure to record this information as you will need it later to connect your devices.

3. Install the Router:

   • Temporarily connect your computer to the router using the network cable provided with the router. This helps ensure that your computer can access the Internet during the setup process.

Step 2: Configure the Wireless Router

1. Connect the Router:

   • Connect a network cable from a network port on your computer to one on the wireless router.
   • Turn on the computer and wait for Windows to start and connect to the router.

2. Open the Router’s Configuration Page:

   • Open a web browser and enter the router’s IP address (it is usually provided in the router’s manual) into the address bar. Some common IP addresses include http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1.
   • Enter the default user name and password if prompted (this information is also usually found in the router's manual or on a sticker on the router).

3. Configure Security Settings:

   • Change the default network name (SSID) to something unique.
   • Set up a secure password (use a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters).
   • Choose the appropriate security setting, such as WPA2.

Step 3: Connect Your Computers and Devices to the Wireless Network

1. Enable Wireless on Your Computer:

   • Turn on the wireless function on your computer. (Refer to your computer’s manual for the specific location of the wireless button or function key).

2. Connect to the Network:

   • Click the network icon in the notification area on your computer.
   • Select your new network name (SSID) from the list of available networks.
   • Enter the network security key (password) you set up during router configuration.

Step 4: Test the Connection

• Open a Web Browser:
  • Navigate to any website to ensure that your Internet connection is working properly.

For more information on setting up a wireless home network and connecting multiple devices, you can refer to the official HP support documentation.

I hope this helps.

Kind Regards
Andr-1611

[sillycat41]

Thanks for responding and trying to help.  We had set up the new router correctly but couldn't use our printer.  Finally figured out the problem... had to give the new router the same name and IP address as the old router in order for it to work.  Wish AT&T had put that in their instructions.... took many hours to figure it out.  😞