Nighthawk Router not connecting to HP printer

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Got my new Netgear router set up couple weeks ago but one problem. I have a HP 4500 series printer and I cannot get it set up with Netgear router. &nbsp;I've researched online and apparently connecting a HP printer has been an issue for several years. Does anyone have information on connecting my printer to Netgear R7000 (AC1900)?

sktn77a · Answer

Are you connecting via wireless or ethernet (or USB)?&nbsp; You have to set up the printer on your computer (windows) first.

DAK-11 · Answer

Connecting via wireless and I only have Apple products so no windows to set up. Before installing the Netgear I had no problems printing with iPhone and iPad Pro. I have a chromebook for preparing taxes for AARP Taxaide but not for personal use. It connected with previous router as well without having to set it up.

antinode · Answer

&gt; [...] I cannot get it set up [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "cannot" is not a useful problem description.&nbsp; It does not say whatyou did.&nbsp; It does not say what happened when you did it.&nbsp; As usual,showing actual actions (commands) with their actual results (errormessages, LED indicators, ...) can be more helpful than vaguedescriptions or interpretations.&nbsp;&gt; [...] I've researched online [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for the helpful links.&nbsp; "online" is a very big place.&nbsp;&gt; [...] Does anyone have information on connecting my printer to [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I'd bet that HP does.&nbsp; Start at "hp.com".&nbsp;&gt; [...] Netgear R7000 (AC1900)?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Firmware version?&nbsp; Connected to what?&gt; Model: A7000|Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi USB Adapter - USB 3.0Not a router. Nothing to do with anything?&nbsp;&gt; [...] Before installing the Netgear [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What did you use then?&nbsp; Did the R7000 replace something, or did youadd the R7000 to some existing arrangement, or what?&nbsp;&gt; [...] It connected with previous router as well without having to set&gt; it up.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "it"?&nbsp; Printer?&nbsp; Chromebook?&nbsp; Other?&nbsp; How do you connect _any_ deviceto your wireless network "without having to set it up"?&nbsp; Have you nosecurity at all?

DAK-11 · Answer

Ok I had a TP-Link router before that printer was connected to. The Chromebook automatically connected to the old router. My iPhone and iPad Pro were set up and connected to the old router.The HP Envy 4500 series was working just fine and don’t want to replace unless I can’t connect with Netgear router. I have downloaded the HP Smart app and no luck with that either.

antinode · Answer

&gt; [...] I had a TP-Link router before [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for that detailed description.&nbsp; Is it gone now?&nbsp;&gt; [...] The Chromebook automatically connected to the old router. [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I don't know what "automatically connected" means to you.&nbsp;&gt; [...] My iPhone and iPad Pro were set up and connected to the old&gt; router.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What happens with the R7000?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Please consider answering the pending questions.&nbsp; Look for "?",above.&nbsp;&gt; [...] I have downloaded the HP Smart app and no luck with that either.&nbsp;&nbsp; Did you do anything with it after you downloaded it?&nbsp; Regarding "noluck", see "not a useful problem description [...]", above. Did youfind the manual for your printer there?&nbsp; Did you read it?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the R7000 has replaced some (unspecified) "a TP-Link router", thendid you configure its wireless security stuff (SSID(s), passphrase(s))the same as with the previous router?&nbsp; Was the old router alsodual-band?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and lookfor Documentation.&nbsp; Get the User Manual (at least).&nbsp; Read.&nbsp; Beyond thebasic set-up instructions, look for the LED descriptions and"Troubleshoot"?

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