i want to connect this printer to Mac in 5G network

[Josef0176]

connecting HPM 1217 to Mac in 5G AT&T network

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Josef0176 ,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

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

I understand you are facing an issue with the HP LaserJet Pro M1217nfw does not support 5 GHz WiFi; it only supports 2.4 GHz networks. Since your AT&T router is broadcasting a 5 GHz network, your printer won’t be able to connect to it.

Steps to Connect Your HP M1217nfw to Your Mac:

Option 1: Enable 2.4 GHz on Your AT&T Router

1. Log into your AT&T router (typically by entering 192.168.1.1 in your web browser).
2. Look for WiFi Settings.
3. Ensure that the 2.4 GHz band is enabled.
4. If your router merges 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz into a single network name (SSID), consider separating them by renaming the 2.4 GHz network (e.g., MyWiFi-2.4G).
5. Try connecting your printer to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network.

Option 2: Connect via Ethernet

If you cannot change the router settings or prefer a wired connection:

1. Plug an Ethernet cable from the printer to your router.
2. On your Mac, go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners.
3. Click Add Printer and select your M1217nfw from the network list.

Option 3: Use USB Connection

1. Connect the USB cable from the printer to your Mac.
2. Download the latest HP Easy Start software for Mac from the HP website.
3. Follow the installation steps to set up the printer.

Refer to this document:  HP printer setup (Wi-Fi network)
Troubleshoot a Wi-Fi connection to an HP printer

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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