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Susie536
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Oct 15, 2023

C7000v2

Just purchased the Netgear Nighthawk router, modem, wi-if combo.  Finally after several hours, got the internet and wi-if up and running.  My ISP was to blame for the length of time it took.  So now I need help with anyone who May have had the issue of getting my printer linked to the wi if server.  Any suggestions, anyone?

would greatly appreciate any help you can offer.  Thank you!  

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  • microchip8's avatar
    microchip8
    Master
    Oct 15, 2023
    This is not really a router issue, is it? Go to the printer maker's website, get manual, read, hook up printer to wifi!
  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 15, 2023
    Susie536 wrote:

    So now I need help with anyone who May have had the issue of getting my printer linked to the wi if server.  Any suggestions, anyone?

     

    The usual way to fix wifi printers is to find the printer maker's utility, the software that runs on your operating system. Then use that to connect the printer to the wifi.

     

    Here's one popular brand:

     

    Installing HP wireless printer software | Wireless Printing Center | HP® United Kingdom

     

    The router just broadcasts wifi. It is then down to the printer to play ball. There isn't much that you can do on a router, beyond fixing it to a particular IP address, that affects what the printer gets up to.

     

    Where possible, using the WPS feature can simplify things.