WiFi Special Characters

[USgustavo]

I need to set-up my printer "HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw" to my local network via WiFi, but I'm not able to find the "!" Special character when entering the password. 

Thanks, 

[Anand_Andy]

Hi @USgustavo,

Welcome to the HP Support Community

I understand you are facing an issue entering the password with your HP Color Laser MFP 179fnw. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.

I would suggest using a Wi-Fi direct connection to your printer to access the printer homepage on your computer or mobile device.

1. Place the printer close to your computer or mobile device.
2. Turn on the printer, and then make sure ink cartridges are installed and paper is loaded in the tray.
3. Get the Wi-Fi Direct printer name (Example: DIRECT-72-HP Officejet Pro 6970) and password.
   • Printers with a control panel menu: Touch the Wi-Fi Direct icon to open the Wi-Fi Direct settings menu to get the name and password.

• Printers without a control panel menu: Print an information page. Use a method that matches the control panel buttons on your printer.
  • Press the Information button .
  • Press and hold the Wi-Fi Direct button for 3 seconds.
  • Press the Wireless and Information buttons at the same time.
  • Press and hold the Resume button or for up to ten seconds or until the report prints.
    The name and password are listed under the Wi-Fi Direct section.
  • 

1. On your computer or mobile device, open the Wi-Fi or wireless settings to view the list of available wireless networks.
2. Select your Wi-Fi Direct printer name from the list of networks, and then enter the password to connect to the printer.
3. In a web browser, type 192.168.223.1 into the address bar, and then press Enter.
4. 
5. If a login or certificate window displays, complete the information to finish opening the EWS.
   • If a website security certificate displays, click Continue to open the printer homepage.

 You can now configure the printer with other devices to print/scan.

Note:  Disconnect the WiFi-Direct connection and switch the computer/phone to your regular network.

I hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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