Solve wireless network problems

Introduction

Wireless connectivity checklist

The printer does not print after the wireless configuration completes

The printer does not print, and the computer has a third-party firewall installed

The wireless connection does not work after moving the wireless router or printer

Cannot connect more computers to the wireless printer

The wireless printer loses communication when connected to a VPN

The network does not appear in the wireless networks list

The wireless network is not functioning

Perform a wireless network diagnostic test

Reduce interference on a wireless network

Introduction

Use the troubleshooting information to help resolve issues.

NOTE: To determine whether HP NFC and Wi-Fi Direct printing are enabled on your printer, print a configuration page from the printer control panel

Wireless connectivity checklist

Verify that the network cable is not connected.

Verify that the printer and the wireless router are turned on and have power. Also make sure that the wireless radio in the printer is turned on.

Verify that the service set identifier (SSID) is correct. Print a configuration page to determine the SSID. If you are not sure the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again.

With secured networks, verify that the security information is correct. If the security information is incorrect, run the wireless setup again.

If the wireless network is working correctly, try accessing other computers on the wireless network. If the network has Internet access, try connecting to the Internet over a wireless connection.

Verify that the encryption method (AES or TKIP) is the same for the printer as it is for the wireless access point (on networks using WPA security).

Verify that the printer is within the range of the wireless network. For most networks, the printer must be within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point (wireless router).

Verify that obstacles do not block the wireless signal. Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. Make sure poles, walls, or support columns containing metal or concrete do not separate the printer and wireless access point.

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