HP DESKJET 2540: My HP printer connects to the wrong wireless network

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• Connecting to the wrong wireless network.

  Nope.  Tried to make this process a few times just to make sure that I was just doing and still it connects to the wrong network.  Something else I could try?

  I'm in the boat the same, did you ever get a resolution on this?

  Separated from the<>https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-networking/connecting-to-the-wrong-wireless-network/633fcfd6-7bdd-4369-b66f-94611c5df76e >

  Here are some solutions to try if you can't connect to Wi - Fi. Follow the below mentioned steps to solve the problem:
  1 remove the network and let Windows re - find. Then enter the password again.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-8/get-online-tutorial
  2. change the TCP/IP settings, if the IP address is set to manual
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/change-TCP-IP-settings#1TC=Windows-7
  3. If none of the above steps work, follow the link to solve the problem below:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/cant-connect-to-network#1TC=Windows-8

• HP Deskjet 2540: help! Cannot connect to the home network wireless HP 2540.

  So, I'm trying to connect my new wireless printer to my home network.  Yay!  I move into the 21st century!   Not so fast, Buster!

  Here's the run down:

  I ran the installation CD, connected to a USB port when told to find my SSID, entered my password, he did his thing and then he said that I had the wrong password.  Perhaps. Ok.  Tried again with the same results.    Connected on the router (gateway of Technicolor), checked the password.  Nope, it did ' t change.  Tried again, and this time, I hit the button troubleshooting when he told me that I had the wrong password.

  I followed the guide that he d/l would be after the presentation of the error report.  Run the test of wireless network from the buttons on the printer and it says "the WPA security password configured on your HP printer is not your wireless router setting."  I assure you, expensive printer, I have not.

  Jumped on the router page configuration when you are prompted by the guide troubleshooting and ensured that MAC filtering has been set to 'allow all' which, according to the manual of the router assures me, will allow all devices to connect.  Made sure that the 2 GHz range was alive and Kickin ' and that DHCP is enabled in the IPv4 & 6 tabs.  I even reset the router as the troubleshooting guide said.  Ran the test report yet, not logged in.  It is then the troubleshooting guide abandoned and directed me here.

  But then I noticed in the manual of the printer there is a WPS function available!  WPS!  It's must be!   Pressed the button wireless to the printer for 5 seconds to put in WPS mode, press the button on the router... not good.  I noticed that on top of one of the many reports of tests wireless network there is a WPS PIN which was good for 5 minutes.  Got a new a new wireless network test report, went into the router WPS customer PIN login page, entered it... no good.  I tried again with the page, open and ready to go, just in case I took longer than 5 minutes.  Still not good.

  So I thought I would at least give the option 'WiFiDirect' to try printing.  I printed the page "Use printer wireless without a router" by pressing the direct wireless for about 5 seconds, found the printer in the WiFI networks and entered the password to 8 digits when he asked for the WPA key.  I don't remember if he said it was the wrong key or what, but now it just says: unable to connect to the network.

  All the test reports diagnostic results show the wireless on and functional.  Connectivity has not been executed, the SSID was found with no other network corresponding to my network name, with 12 other networks detected.  The settings part was not run and Security (in bold and in italics as in the report) down (in the report) since, I guess, he thinks that I have the wrong password.  Who, once more, I assure you that I am not.

  So my question is basically this: now what?

  Well, I told you a hundred times... Gateway devices are terrible for connectivity and wireless performance.   My suggestion is for connect you to put this bridge in full bridge mode device and buy a router of high quality that you have full control over and you.   I gave everything but peripheral gateway troubleshooting.

• HP OfficeJet Pro 8610: Printer cannot connect to the new wireless network

  I got the OfficeJet Pro for a while and everything worked very well (including wireless printing from my Mac and iPad AirPrint). Yesterday, we got a new Modem Router (from Ubee). As I tried to connect the printer with the new network, I fail miserably.

  Here's what I've tried several times: on the small screen of the printer, I select: Network Setup > wireless setting > Wireless Setup wizzard. The printer seems to networks, find the network and asks me the password, I get the password (I did this several times, so no typos!). The printer then "trying to connect to the network"... then it crashes: for a very short moment, I get a blue screen with a white error code (not always the same, for example.) B3FF3802) and then the message "error in the printer, turn off the power, then press.

  I turned off the printer and turn it back on several times (incl. pulling out the power plug and restart after a while), but when I go through the steps above, but I just get the same endresult.

  I deleted the old network as I feared it might interfere with the creation of the new network. No noticeable effect.

  I printed the "results of the wireless network test," which confirms that "your HP printer is unable to connect to your wireless router. In the results of the diagnosis, he states that 'network name (SSID) was found - Fail.

  I quite understand the message that the printer detects the network and shows good SSID / network name. I thought to enter the SSID manually but can't find where I could do.

  I'd be very grateful for any suggestions on what could be the problem (I can't imagine that the printer would not work with a new router... I searched the internet and found stuff on 'Hello compatibility', but do not know which is the issue I'm facing.

  Thanks for your help!

  I brought your question to the attention of a team within HP. They are likely to ask for information from you to get your information or product serial number. Please search for a private message from a contact HP identified. Also, remember not to publicly post information and series numbers.

  If you are unfamiliar with the operation of the function of private messages of the Forum, this post has instructions.

• B209a printer cannot find the new wireless network

  Let me start that I am not very tech savy to start so I read other discussions related to this and could not find a snwer to solve my problem.

  I upgraded my router wireless internet 10 days ago and since then my printer cannot find a wireless connection. That's what I've tried so far, I tried to restart the printer, unpluging it and pluging reconnect, restart my router, myrouter to reset (which knocked my internet at home for hours). The rest of my Office Home phones and cell phones all pick up my network, but my printer can't seem to find it. He said only: "No connection found" on the touch screen.

  I run a wireless network Test report, and he says that he cannot find a SSID. But when I printed on a Page of Configuration of HP network it states that he discovered 5 networks, including mine.

  My wireless router is a rhythm. I have not installed it, did the tech from my service provider. He seemed brand new. I have no way to update its firmware (whatever it is).

  Any help would be appreciated.

  I have solved my problem after reading this thread. http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/printer-networking-and-wireless/Photosmart-plus-B209a-won-t-connect-to-wireless-router/m-p/177144#M7026

• MacMini don't auto connect to the preferred wireless network when the router reboots

  My MacMini is located to join my favorite wifi network. Where I stay, there is usually a power failure close to a minute or two during the day.

  My setup is such that my MacMini running 24 x 7 with a backup uninterruptible but my router (AirPort Express) turns off during the power outage. When the router goes off, my Mac disconnects from the network which should, but now when my router turns, the MacMini reconnect to the preferred network.

  It shows the network preferred list, and when I manually click on this subject, it reconnects immediately without asking for password. But this will not happen automatically.

  If I restart my MacMini it reconnects very well. The problem occurs only when my MacMini is but my router restarts.

  To reproduce this problem on your side, just turn off your router and once your Mac disconnects from the network back on the router. See if your mac reconnects to your wifi fine.

  Any solution or advice for this problem?

  Thank you.

  Please test after taking each of the steps that you have not already tried it. Stop when the problem is resolved. Back up all data before making any changes.

  1. If possible, test at another network, such as a public access point or hotspot created by a mobile phone. Some Wi - Fi routers are not fully compatible with Apple devices. More specifically, the security mode for the network, as shown in the network preferences window, should be 2 personal WPA or WPA 2 Enterprise. If the router doesn't support either of these modes, it should be replaced with another.

  2. make sure that the network is on the list of favorites by following these instructions. It is important to read the article, as it is the starting point for further efforts to solve the problem. If you skip any step, the problem cannot be resolved. Make sure that the box marked

  Remember this computer has joined the network

  is checked.

  3 follow the instructions in this article to support.

  4. reset the PRAM.

  5. take note of all your parameters of connection Wi - Fi in the network preferences pane, then remove the connection in the connection list and re-create it with the same settings. This by clicking on the icon of the lowest sign from the list of connection, select Wi - Fi as the interface in the form that opens. Select join the other network in the network name menu, then select your network. Enter the password when you are prompted, and then save it in the keychain.

  6. in the menu location at the top of the network preferences window, select Edit locations. A sheet will fall. Click on the plus sign to create a new location. Give it the name of your choice. In the new location, set up the Wi - Fi service with the same settings that you used before. Click on apply and test.

  7. run the Keychain Access application. Find and remove all the network password AirPort elements that refer to the network. Make a note of the password first.

  8 turn off the Bluetoothand the test.

  9. reset the system management controller.

  10. This step should not be necessary, but he has been advised by the Apple Support in some cases, apparently as a solution for a bug. Open the energy saving pane in system preferences. If necessary, click the lock icon in the lower left corner to unlock the settings. When prompted, enter your administrator login password.

  Select the Power Adapter tab and uncheck the boxes marked

  Continued access to the Wi - Fi network

  and

  Enable the NAP...

  If it is present. Then, if the computer is a MacBook, select the stack tab and uncheck the box

  Enable the NAP...

  11. reinstall OS X.

• HP P1606dn printer connection to the router wireless

  I have a HP P1606dn printer and was able to print wireless when I was able to connect the printer to my Airport by cable. I had to move the printer in another room, so I can't connect it to the airport by wire. Is there another way to print wireless?

  Thank you.

  .. .to was able to print wireless when I was able to connect the printer to my airport cable

  What type of cable?   Ethernet?  USB?

  What model router AirPort do you have?

  Are you still using OS X (10.5.8) you specify in your profile?

• lapttop connects to the home wireless network but can't get online

  Windows xp sp 3.  connects to network home, but IE cannot make me not online.  Said convenience store couldn't get the proxy settings via the proxy auto configuration mechanism.  the default gateway is in a different subnet as this computer

  Hello

  Take a look at the browser Options and make sure that it is not configured to use the Proxy, or Auto Dettect.

  /Connection tab Options menu/Internet Tools / LAN settings.

  Everything in the settings LAN must be unchecked.

  Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

• locked settings by the adiministrator system and unable to connect with the new wireless network

  I changed my ISP and routers.  I need to change the settings to the new router wireless.  However, when I try to access the network settings on the printer through the screen on the printer, it is said that it is locked by the system administrator.  I am the admin.  Where can I access it without being on the network?  I tried to reset to the default values of factpry, but the same problem exists; It is blocked by the system administrator.

  I was able to solve the problem.  I went through the set up using the USB cord.  Then I switched it to wireless technology.

• How can I connect my netbook to the printer on the same wireless network?

  My home wireless network is well established and includes a wireless printer.  I'm usin my HP netbook now and for the purposes of the internet, it is connected to the same wireless network.  However, I can't the netbook to detect the wireless printer so that I can install it.  Help, please.  Thank you

  It is often easier - especially with the HP printers - to launch the installation CD for the printer to the new computer and let the installation program find the printer for you.  (But I forgot... your netbook is not a CD player.)  You could try to copy the files from the printer installation CD - if you have a CD, a USB key and use it to install the printer.)

  I support this.  HP drivers to connect to printers more easily when you allow the installation of the driver detect the printer.  I had several HP devices and their installation is smooth when I do that.

• HPC8180 printer connects to the wireless network, after upgrade firmware to the router wireless

  My HPC8180 has been wireless since I bought it some time ago.  I recently had to upgrade the firmware on my router wireless of Netcom NB9W and since then my HP will not solve for the wireless network.

  I run the wizzard of wireless network on the printer, select the correct SSID and enter the WEP key according to the instructions.

  It will then not connect.

  Print the summary I have says that it passes all except:

  No filtering = Fail

  Connected = do not run

  Signal strength = very weak (which is strange because it is about 10 feet away from wireless router).

  Other networks detected matching your network name (SSID) = No.

  Summary says:

  Network Name (SSID) altnet (correct)

  Address IP = not applicable

  Configuration source = not applicable

  Communication mode = Infrastructure

  Authentication type = open system

  = 64-bit WEP encryption

  I have NOT activated the mac address filtering

  Any ideas?

  Your router appears to be a DSL modem-router.  Those who can be difficult to connect to.  In addition, WEP can be problematic and is no longer a measure of security.  WEP can be broken in 10 minutes approximately with the freeware on the internet.

  We will do three things:

  1. replace the WPA or WPA2 encryption.  You can make your own password.  Do 13 or more characters, numbers and uppercase and lowercase letters.

  2 reset the default settings on your printer network (configuration > network area).

  3. attach to the router in this way:

  Sometimes the DSL providers have more control over the router like the printer.

  -Unplug the phone line from the router
  -Cut the power to the router, wait 30 seconds, then turn on the power.
  -Go through the normal process of the printer connected to the device (wireless configuration wizard)
  -Now to find the IP address of the printer (it should be on the self-test printout), type it in a browser.
  -On this screen, you will find a tab management network, then on the left wireless, then the IPv4 tab.
  -On this screen, you want to set a manual IP address. You must assign an IP address outside the range that the router sets automatically (called the DHCP range). If you know what it is, set an IP address outside this range but not exceeding 254 (the last number of the address).
  -Apply the subnet 255.255.255.0 (unless you know it's different, if so, use it)
  -Let the white gateway and DNS
  -Finally, connect the telephone line, restart the router and the test.

• DeskJet 2540: Lockout of printing wireless password protect - how to reset?

  Hello

  I just bought a Deskjet 2540 and I'll it using my OS 10 devices (Macbook Pro, iPhone and iPad).

  I tried to connect using the option 'Wireless', but the device request a password that was not printing sheet which has been generated.  I think I have missed a seven and will always password protected access.

  I tried to access the built-in Web server by http: address on the sheet, but it fails to open - saying that I am not online.

  Help!

  What I need is to access the original password or power is then set up or deselct password for the use of the wireless option.

  Any suggestions

  Onalayah

  Professor!

  and anyone who can run in this situation...

  If you run Yosemite 10 and you find yourself unable to access directly on wireless Deskjet 2540 because you do not have the password

  AND

  You can not access the EWS page by the directions on the map generated when you hold down the button wireless live 3 seconds...

  Try this

  Make sure that the direct wireless (on the printer) option is turned on

  Go to your control panel (icon usually appears on your dock, it looks like a gear)

  Clikc on double

  Double-click Printers & Scanners

  Select the 2450 Deskjet icon that has the green light next to it. (if you have more than one icon - go in your wifi settings and select HP-PRINT--Deskjet 2540 series)

  OR

  Click on the printer that the printer has been selected.

  Click settings

  Click on see the printers Web page - this will take you to the EWS

  Your browser opens a page that will display the SAP - there is a saying, that you will be redirected to a secure page and your browser may display a message on the connection, or the security certificate is invalid. If, in order to follow the instuctions to accept the certificate. Click OK (and double check DON'T SHOW THIS OPTION if you want to)

  The EWS page opens in the NETWORK of the top menu tab

  Select Wirless live in the left menu (it will take a few seconds to process)

  You should now see the situation of Direct Wirless, Pasword and HP wirless live direct name

  To change any of these settings click on "change settings" at the botom of the page.

  After you save the new setting go to your wi - Fi (via the icon in the main menu bar (at the top of the page right quaderant of your screen or through 'Network' in your control panel))

  Choose the HP Print... network, and then type your password (if you selected this option)

  IMPORTANT NOTE:

  If you use direct wireless you may not be connected to the internet at the same time - this was my case.

  Hope that helps and bye for now.

• PRI all-in-one HP Deskjet 2542: not the printer connected to the Modem

  My modem (wired LAN) password and the name was changed recently and now my printer (HP Deskjet 2542 all-in-one) does not connect to the modem.  The blue light just continuously flashes.  This is the only change that has been done to my modem and this is the first time I tried to print. It is printed on the front.  I called the cable company and they determined my modem was working fine and has suggested that to change my printer settings.  I grew up the printer instructions on my computer, but could not find something that I could change my settings to match the modem.  I think that's what the cable company told me to do.

  My printer is mod. # SNPRB - 1204 - 02.  If you need made more information let me know.  It seems that this should be a quick fix, but I'm not a computer geek.

  Hi @first100years,

  I'd love to help you connect your printer to your wireless network. The flashing blue light confirms without a doubt that, for some reason, the printer is is more set up.

  I found the following steps in this document: connect the printer after change of your wireless network.

  The HP software automatically collects the network settings by temporarily connect a USB cable from the printer to a computer that is connected to the new network. Follow these steps to reconnect the printer to the network.

• HP Deskjet 3055 A does not connect to the WIFI with security

  I'm trying to configure a Deskjet 3055 A on my DD - WRT router.  I am a highly qualified network engineer, so I don't know 100% what I'm doing.

  First, DD - WRT supports WPS connection, because these are very precarious.  This means that my only way to connect the pritner to my home network is to connect to my PC and use the Setup utility (downloaded from your page drivers) I use the 28.8 version.

  My router supports the 2.4 and 5 GHz and I know the printer is only 2.4 GHz.  I disabled completely the 5 GHz network in order to connect the printer, even though it shouldn't have any effect.

  I restarted my router and reset the printers wireless network using its integrated control panel.

  In any case, after a shameful 2 hours troubleshooting, I did discover that the printer WILL NOT CONNECT to the WIFI network if any security is applied against it.  It works 100% fine with open security however, it is totally unacceptable.

  I tried both WPA Personal and WPA2 Personal, both with the same effect.

  For reasons to try, I added also the printer to my network WIFI open and tried to manually change the setting WIFI via webinterface of printers, however, whenever I try and access the wireless configuration wizard, I simply get an error message saying "Internal system error" - eventually I managed to work around this another bug that has been there for years (see http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-Networking-and-Wireless/Internal-System-Error-prevents-access-t...

  After installing printers web interface WIFI, the problem is always the same and it does not connect.

  HP, we were in the order of 2500 of these printers for users of our remote site.  If you don't come to the top with a quick solution/bug fixed, consider the lost business!

  Concerning

  Ian

  After playing well, I managed to find a solution for this!

  For all users who are unable to find a solution by using the other methods, here's what to do.

  Change your local network to open the safe but note your WIFI settings for your default installation.

  Connect the printer to the open network the HP software (via USB cable)

  Go to the URL of the printer, but make sure that you connect through HTTPS - if you get an internal system error, keep refreshing until it works (WHAT A JOKE!)

  Click on 'Network', then click 'Advanced' on the left.

  Enter the network settings as they need to be secured.

  Downstairs, check "in an infrastructure network, use 802. 11b / g behavior (assuming that your assisted supports g, otherwise use the b only option), then click on apply.

  Turn on your wireless security, on your router and then the printer should connect!

  I am really confused as to why this is not automatically enabled, if the printer is not working with security on a Wireless N network wireless, then have this as the default!

  HP - feel free to thank me in this post!

• DeskJet 3070 unable to connect to the ad hoc network

  Hello

  I'll put up my new HP Deskjet 3070. This printer has wireless capability. I would use it wireless with my laptop Macbook Pro (OSX 10.6.8).

  I don't have a wifi network or router at home. That's why I created a wifi (one to one) on my mobile ad - hoc network, named MyPrinterNetwork. This is the type of network used to connect a computer to the other on wifi. MyPrinterNetwork is then visible to other devices compatible wifi (other computers, smartphone,...), and devices can connect to the network (and share files or Internet by wifi). This thread http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-All-in-One-Install-Setup/Connect-Deskjet-3070A-wirelessly-to-my... suggests that this printer is able to connect to ad hoc networks.

  I then launch the HP utility to configure the printer. But when the screen appears with the list of available wifi networks, MyPrinterNetwork is not in the list. The list contains only the other wifi available through networks points (values in wifi mode column are all infrastructure) access. If I try to enter the name of a network manually, the software indicates that the printer cannot see or connect to this network.

  Executive Summary:

  -Someone would confirm that the printer Deskjet 3070 is able to connect to the ad-hoc wifi networks?

  -If so, why my adhoc network isn't in the list in the configuration utility?

  Thanks and greetings

  Johnny

  Hello Johnny.

  Deskjet 3070 Network Infrastructure support only, it does not support the ad-hoc connection.

  As you can find in the user manual:

  Traditional wireless connection (requires router)
  
  To connect the HP All-in-One to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following:
  
  - A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.
  NOTE: 802.11n will only support 2.4Ghz
  
   A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP All-in-One on. 
  
  Page 33:http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02887357.pdf
  

  As an alternative, try feature that allows the mac to act as a router in Mac OS X internet sharing Infrastructure mode:

  http://docs.info.Apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.7/en/mchlp1540.html

  A limitation, you should be aware, the Internet sharing security supports WEP in shared only authentication mode that is not supported by the printer you can find below:

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c02871178

  Therefore, you should keep sharing without security password in order to connect the printer to the network.

  It will be useful,

  Shlomi