Connecting your printer to your router wirelessly requires nothing more than knowing your WPS pin. It is an easy and secure method of connection and does not usually lead to any security concerns because of its WPA/WPA2 security encryption protocol. WPS stands for “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. It is a wireless network security standard. It is used to establish connections between routers and wireless devices like your HP printer.
The technology used in printer has evolved steadily. Nowadays, your printer does not need to be directly connected to any of your devices. You could be in one corner of your office and still issue print commands from your laptop, mobile, or desktop wirelessly. All it requires is a connection between the printer, router, and your device. And the WPS pin is the key to making this happen.
WPS is used to connect a network which uses encrypted method to connect such as your passwords or pin. There is also a WPS button to simplify the process of connection between both the devices. You can also contact us on our toll-free number or you can communicate your issue to Printer Repair in Pittsburgh. You can also visit A1PrinterRepair online to get help from our experienced technicians.
In this blog, we are will provide guidance on how to find the WPS pin for your HP Envy printer. There are a couple of ways to do this. You can try any of them. If the first one doesn’t work, you can try the second method.
Use the WPS Button to Connect:
- Go to the control panel or screen on your HP printer and press the “Wireless” button or “Settings” Button.
- Select the WPS button option.
- Now, your printer will ask you to click the WPS button for the wireless router.
- Now press the WiFi Protected Setup icon on the router.
- Now go to your printer and press the button for wireless connection.
- A connection will be established for conveying the WPS button.
- Your printer is now configured and ready to print.
Use the WPS PIN to Connect:
- On your printer, you should see the control panel.
- You should then see the wireless button, select it.
- Then select the settings button.
- Now choose WiFi Protected Setup.
- Follow the prompts/instructions on the screen.
- The screen will show the WPS Pin.
- Now go to your router.
- You have to access configuration utility for the wireless router.
- Enter the WPS pin code in the mentioned field on your router.
- Now, your HP printer is set up properly.
- You can now install any pending network printer drivers.
We hope that you have resolved your printer issues by following the above-mentioned steps. In case you still face issues, call us on our toll-free number or visit us at A1PrinterRepair for online technical support.
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