Printer causes the internet to disconnect

[PrintDoc]

Let's set a static IP address AND an external DNS for the printer:

- Print a Network Config Page from the front of the printer. Note the printer's IP address.
- Type that IP address into a browser to reveal the printer's internal settings.
- Choose the Networking tab, then Wireless along the left side, then the IPv4 tab.
- On this screen you want to set a Manual IP. You need to set an IP address outside the range that the router automatically sets (called the DHCP range). If you do not know the range, change the last set of numbers (those after the last '.') to 250
- Use 255.255.255.0 for the subnet (unless you know it is different, if so, use that)
- Enter your router's IP (on the Network Config Page) for the gateway.
- Enter 8.8.8.8 for the first DNS and 8.8.4.4 for the second DNS. This is Google DNS. You can choose another external DNS if you wish.
- Click 'Apply'.

Now, shut down the router and printer, start the router, wait, then start the printer.

After this you may need to redo 'Add a Printer' using the new IP address.

[jimmiemc]

This worked perfect! Thank you for the post.

[northbowl]

THANK YOU PRINT DOC!  I have been struggling with this HP Wireliess Printer +  Wireless Router weirdness for some time.  Everything is now working as it should.  Thanks for your easy to understand instructions.  It works.  FYI, my set up is an HP 6500 All in One Wireless plus Netgear N600 Router.  All good now.