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How to Connect an HP Printer to WiFi (When Setup Fails)

Connecting a new HP Envy, DeskJet, or LaserJet to your wireless network should take five minutes. But when your router blocks the connection or the HP Smart App fails to find your device, installation becomes a nightmare.

Method 1: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

If your router has a physical WPS button, this is the fastest way to force a connection without using a computer.

1. Press and hold the Wireless button on your HP printer until the blue light starts blinking.
2. Within two minutes, walk over to your internet router and press and hold the WPS button for 3 seconds.
3. Wait for the printer's wireless light to turn solid. The hardware is now connected to your network.

Why is My 123 HP Setup Failing? (The 5GHz Problem)

If the software cannot find the printer on the network, you are likely experiencing a Band Steering conflict. Most older HP printers only possess 2.4GHz network cards. If your modern mesh router (like Eero or Google Nest) is forcing your smartphone or laptop onto the 5GHz band, the devices cannot "see" each other during setup.