How to connect an HP printer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup | HP Support, by HP Support on YouTube. 2 min 35 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 35 s
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Turn on the printer and make sure it is within range of your router. Load paper so the printer can print a network report later.
Find the WPS button on your router. It is often marked WPS or shows two arrows in a circle. Press it once.
Within about two minutes, press and hold the wireless button on the printer until its light blinks. On some models this button is also the WPS button.
Wait while the printer and router pair. The wireless light should stop blinking and stay solid when the connection succeeds.
If your printer has no wireless button, open the printer control panel menu and look for Wireless, Network or WPS, then choose WPS Push Button.
Print a network configuration page from the printer menu to confirm the network name and that the status shows Connected.
Install the HP Smart app or full feature driver on your computer or phone, then add the printer. It should appear on the same network automatically.
Tips and common mistakes
Press the router WPS button first, then the printer button, because the router only listens for a short window.
If the light keeps blinking, move the printer closer to the router and try again.
WPS does not work on networks that use only the 5 GHz band with WPS disabled, so check your router settings.
Keep the printer and router away from microwaves and thick walls, which can weaken the signal.
Questions
What if my router has no WPS button?
Use the HP Smart app or the printer control panel to pick your network name and enter the Wi-Fi password instead. WPS is only a shortcut.
How long does WPS pairing take?
Usually under two minutes. If the wireless light is still blinking after that, the pairing failed and you should repeat the button presses.
Do I need a computer to set this up?
No. WPS connects the printer directly to the router, and you only need a computer or phone afterward to install the driver.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
