Technical Guidelines to Add an HP Printer to a Wireless Network

Posted by Wbic.info on May 4th, 2018

If you want to add your HP printer to a wireless network then you are entitled to print from a computer on the same network without connecting the printer to the computer via cables. However not all the printers are wireless, so you need to ensure that your printer is allowed to connect to the Internet before proceeding. You can do the procedure on your own by the following methods given below or contact experts for HP Printer Support.

Method 1: Connecting Automatically-

  1. Firstly, you should be confirmed that your computer and the network are compatible with each other. Moreover, to use the   HP Auto Wireless Connect, your computer and network configuration should meet the following requirements:
  • Your PC’s must be running Windows Vista or later or OS X 10.5 or later respectively.
  • Your PC’s must be attached to an 802.11 b/g/n wireless router over a 2.4 GHz connection.
  • Your PC’s OS must be in control of the wireless network.
  • Your PC’s must use a wireless connection to your network and the operating system.
  • There should be a dynamic IP address, not a static.
  1. Search for your printer's software. If not able to find the printer’s name, consult techies for HP Printer Tech Support.
  2. Further, you need to double-click the software file to open the printer setup process.
  3. In the next step, you have to turn on your printer. 
  4. Now, you have to simply go through the onscreen instructions till you reach the "Network" section. All this process differs from model to model of the printer.
  5. There choose the “Network” option located in the middle of the page.
  6. Then you have hit “Yes”, doing so will simply place the printer and send your wireless network’s information over to the printer.
  7. Further, you have to wait till the printer connects. It may take some time as the procedure is a little bit. Once the printers get connected, you will get a confirmation on your computer’s screen.
  8. Al last, completes the setup process on your computer by following the onscreen procedure. Once the process is finished, you will be able to start using your HP printer easily.

Method 2: Connecting Manually-

  1. First you need to be sure that the printer is already installed on your computer, if it is not then installing the printer. In most of the situations, you need to connect your printer to the computer through a USB cable and entitled them to install its software.
  2. Further, turn on your printer and make sure that your printer is connected to the power source.
  3. There, you have to activate the touchscreen it is required. Some printers need to have their touchscreens folded out or turned on separately of the printer itself.
  4. Choose the “Setup”. Here, the option location and appearance differ according to your printer, but it is most frequently characterized by a wrench and/or a gear.
  5. Further, choose “Network” to open the wireless settings.
  6. Select Wireless Network Wizard.
  7. Afterward, choose the network name; make sure that the name you assigned to the wireless network during the time you created it.
  8. Now, you have to enter the network’s credentials like a password.
  9. Then, choose “Done” that will save the credentials that you have provided earlier.
  10. At last, choose “OK” if prompted. Select OK when prompted.

For more help and support, connect our support service via HP Printer Support Number +1-800-834-1377. We are right here with our skilled and experienced support team delivering the world-best service to the HP printer customers. We are available all the time round the clock and strive to provide suitable solutions at affordable charges.

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