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DocRJNC
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Dec 10, 2025
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HP Printer Won't Connect to Router

Good evening.   I just upgraded from 850 to 970.  All looks good, except my HP Printer won't connect.   I have tried using the printer's menu and the HP Smart app.   The printer detects the route...
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    DocRJNC
    Dec 10, 2025

    Good afternoon.  

     

    Thanks for the reply.  After looking at several entries in the community; the IoT option kept grabbing my attention.  It did show up in the router listing, but I ignored it.  So, i tried connecting to my IoT network and I got connected immediately.

     

    Thanks for all the responses.  

DocRJNC's avatar
DocRJNC
Tutor
Dec 10, 2025

Good afternoon.  

 

Thanks for the reply.  After looking at several entries in the community; the IoT option kept grabbing my attention.  It did show up in the router listing, but I ignored it.  So, i tried connecting to my IoT network and I got connected immediately.

 

Thanks for all the responses.