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jefferis
Mar 23, 2026Guide
Printer's IP seen, but cannot connect
On a Mac with Tahoe 26.x.x Logging in to the Orbi dashboard, my two printers are clearly seen with valid IP addresses. But when I try to connect and print, they say offline. One is wifi to the RB...
jefferis
Jul 01, 2026Guide
Yes HL-L2460DW The problem with
the HP is that the RBS has only 2 ports. I have it connected via ethernet to the router (it is in an upstairs office at the reliable limit of Wifi) and I have my computer connected to the other port. However I can connect it with ethernet to my computer. The Brother is in a nearby room to the RBR with wifi but there is no ethernet port near by.
Would it help to turn off IoT?
StephenB
Jul 01, 2026Guru - Experienced User
jefferis wrote:Would it help to turn off IoT?
Shouldn't matter.
jefferis wrote:The problem with the HP is that the RBS has only 2 ports.
A risk-buy of an unmanaged switch is worth considering (and it can be handy to have even if it makes no difference).
jefferis wrote:HL-L2460DW
So much newer. Have you tried connecting to the printer's web page when the print fails?