Issue connecting HP Photosmart B209a to wifi network

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I had an issue where I could not get my b209a Photosmart printer to connect to my home wireless network so I could use it as a wireless printer.  After reading numerous threads on here, I discovered I was definitely not alone.

The obvious issue is that the WPS by button or by PIN would not connect to my Xfinity network.  Sure it would SEE the networks based on the network printout...but would never connect.   I would get an error message to the tune of process ended or someusch.

I did a lot more research outside of the HP forums, and found a method that worked for me.  Turns out the crux of the issue is that as setup the printer is on its own hpsetup network by default.  Not sure if having the install disc would help or not...especially as my Mac does not have  a disc drive.

This worked for me:

1. Delete any previously set up (or attempts to set up) for this printer
2. Remove the usb cable from the printer if you have one connected
3. Reset the printer network (this is done through the printer display by selecting reset to network defaults)
4. Turn ON the wireless radio on the printer (under network)
5. On your computer go to network display and change the wireless network from whatever you are on...to hpsetup (it should appear as a wifi network) - FOR MAC, you can just go to your wireless symbol at the top, click it and select hpsetup from the list
6. Go to your mac system preferences and open printers & scanners
7. Add a printer (by clicking the + button at the bottom of the list) - the HP b209a should appear in the pop up box list, select it, thus adding it to your list on the left pane, closing that pop up
8. Select it from your printer list and in the main pane, click the options and supplies button, and then click on the Show Printer Webpage
9. Click on the networking tab > then on the left list select wireless or 802.11in the left pane > start network wizard should be an option in the right pane...start it and change the network from hpsetup to your network (this is where it will ask you for your network password)
10. Finish (this page may freeze up.  close the browser)
11. Go back to network display and change the wireless network back to your network.
12. Try printing something to your printer.