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NightHawk AX5 WPS button
I am trying to add a wireless printer to my network. My router does not have a WPS button. Is there a way to use the APP to add this printer? Side note, I do not have an install DVD. The printer ...
Which Netgear router is this? AX5 is not a unique Netgear model number. Many devices come with the AC/AX tag, but it is essentially a label that Netgear, and others, attach to hardware to describe wifi speeds.
Look at the label on the device for the Model Number.
DarthWitten wrote:
The printer in question is a Brother HL-2270DW.
Instead of WPS, you could try the connection utility that comes with the router.
Fix Wireless Printer Issues | HP® Support
Most brands have a way to download your connection software that doesn't need a CD.
It is a NighHawk AX5 AX4200 5-stream RAX43v2 router
Most HP printers with wifi can be added by using on the board path to add the printer to any wifi SSID name and password. Refer to HP and there setup process and support information on how to add there printers to a wifi router using the SSID name and Password.
There should be a WPS button.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
Check the section in the manualConnect to the WiFi network using WPS
Front button.
Just another user with time on their hands.
See attached, it is a combination LED indicator/button.
