Hp Wireless Printer Setup

Hp wireless Setup has a clear advantage over a wired connection, yet it could be a little troublesome to go this route of printer connection because of a few technicalities involved.

But bother not, we have simplified the process and presented in a step by step approach which is simple to understand and easy to execute.

How to set up the Hp printer over a wireless network?

Before you begin the  HP Wireless Printer  setup, we recommended that you check the requirements for wireless setup and you must have all the network settings like the network name and network passkey.

• Check that your router is functioning properly and is switched On.
• Find the name of your network and the network key. Check the backside of your router, you may find the required information there.

These are the basic requirements that you must meet before you go for a hp printer wireless connection.

There is more than one way to setup a hp printer over a wireless network. It depends on your choice and your printer's model.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup ( WPS ) for Hp Printer

WPS is the best method for wireless connection if your printer and computer system meet the required arrangement.

• There should have to be a WPS push button on your router.
• Your Hp printer must support the WPS method.
• Your network must implement the WPA or the WPA 2 security protocol.
• If you have the mentioned setup, proceed for the WPS wireless connection.
• Switch on the printer by connecting it to a power supply.

• Now press the WPS button on your router. Hold it for a few seconds.
• Once the WPS feature is enabled on the router press the WPS button on the printer.
• The printer will do the rest. It will search for the available network and establish the connection.
• Print something to test the configuration.

HP printer uses WPS Technology to connect with wireless devices. WPS is safe, faster, and secure than a USB connection. For establishing a connection with any other device, you will need to find  WPS Pin HP Printer.  This technology of the HP printer can be used by just connecting the wireless printer with the help of a WPS PIN Code to the personal device either through a wired network or through your wireless router and print documents easily.

Hp  Printer Wireless Setup Wizard for wireless connection

Wireless Setup Wizard is only supported by the hp printers with the display. If you have a Hp printer with the display you can opt for this method.

• From the control panel of your printer press the network icon and navigate to settings.
• Find and choose the wireless setup wizard option in the network settings menu.
• On your printer's display, you will see the names of the network it detected within the vicinity.
• Scroll up or down to find and select your network.
• If you don't find the network's name enter it manually.
• Just go to the bottom of the list and enter the name. Make sure that you have entered the correct name.
• After that, the setup will prompt you for the network key. Enter the exact key phrase.
• Your printer will connect to the entered or selected wireless network and will be ready to print.

Hp Printer auto wireless connect feature

The hp auto-connect process is automatic and does not require any setup or network configuration however it is only supported by the latest models of Hp printer and requires some additional settings.

• You must have the latest and updated version of Windows or Mac installed on your computer.
• Because the Hp printer software has to access the network settings from the router, your computer's operating system must have full control over the wireless router.
• The network should be of 2.4 GHz frequency and the PC must not use static IP

If your printer supports the Hp auto wireless connect method, during the Hp printer software installation process you will be asked if you want to opt for this method.

During the installation of the printer software, just select the wireless connection type when prompted for and give permission to send network settings to the printer'. After the software installation process is complete your printer will be automatically connected to your pc over a wireless network.