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Orbi 970 & Epsom Printer issue
egHi all I Have recently installed the latest Orbi 970 mesh sytem (replacing my ISP standard modem/router) . The main system installed with no issues and internet etc fine. Had a few issues with the...
that printer was released in 2013. many new devices have issues with wpa3 that needed driver updates. Doubtful that epson would update its driver on something over a decade old. Probably why the IoT network works as its wpa2.
I agree with Plemens. That printer has been discontinued and looks like it was made in 2013. Older devices tend to struggle with the new wi-fi protocols, especially with a mesh network or router that combines the signals or manages them in some way.
I suggest connecting the printer to the IOT network which utilizes 2.4 GHZ only and allows older devices or devices that can't handle a mesh network well to connect and work.
I would also check to make sure you have the latest drivers/firmware possible for the printer. Even though it has been discontinued, you may be able to get updated drivers.
Most likely, the printer is just simply too old to handle the protocols surrounding the combined network including the security protocols around WPA3 and its combination WPA3/WPA2.
The IOT or guest network would be your best bet to get the printer to connect and stay online, even with the latest drivers that the printer has available.
