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‎01-14-2013 12:41 PM - last edited on ‎04-19-2016 12:20 PM by HP Administrator

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I am having problems setting up a wireless connection with a hp psc 2500 a family member gave me. I do not have the install cd but I have it completely set up except the wireless.

I've tried to set it up using the ip. The network settings wireless page only gives me options to enter a WEP key when I need to enter a WPA password I have set up on my router. There is no Place to enter my WPA and it won't work for WEP saying it is too short. I've tried to leave the settings at no encryption but the printer won't work wirelessly. Please help!

 

Here is a link to the the tutorial I was following. Step 7 is where I feel the problem is.

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01941827

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‎01-14-2013 01:13 PM

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The psc 2500 is very old and only works with WEP and 802.11b, both of which are obsolete.

 

I recommend you plug the printer into the router with an Ethernet cable instead of fighting with wireless.

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‎01-14-2013 01:18 PM

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I was afraid that was the case. Thanks for the quick response tho!
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‎05-22-2013 11:53 AM

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My printer is a 7200 all in one. Same problem. I get printing and copying. can not get scanning. Keeps asking for a WPA passphrase.. Can't see how eathernet goes from printer to router. Eathernet now goes from router to computer. please help.
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‎05-22-2013 01:13 PM

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What exact 7200?  OfficeJet? Photosmart?  What router?

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‎06-28-2013 07:06 PM

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i have an hp photosmart5525.

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‎06-28-2013 07:07 PM

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where do I find this wpa passpharse?

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‎06-28-2013 07:32 PM

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The paraphrase is in your router's admin pages.  Access the router and check your wireless tab for that information.

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‎08-11-2013 09:48 AM

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I am having the same problem as others on this forum.  I've tried resetting to default wireless settings with no avail. I have a PhotosmartD110 printer and a Western Digital My Net  N600 Router. I know the passphrase I am using is correct because  its working on my computer and my phones. But no luck with the printer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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‎08-11-2013 03:52 PM

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Make sure your router has WPA enabled.  WPA2 alone may not work.  WPA/WPA2 mixed mode should work as well.

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