NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

elliottgaryusa's avatar
Nov 17, 2025

RS500 cannot connect older printer

Is there a way to connect an older printer using WPA-PSK and not downgrade the whole network?

5 Replies

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User

      IF the printer has ethernet port, connect the printer to the router using ethernet.

      If you have WiFI and WPA3 in the mix, older devices have problems if WPA3 is on the signal. 

    • StephenB's avatar
      StephenB
      Guru - Experienced User
      elliottgaryusa wrote:

      HP Officejet Pro 8600

      That does have an ethernet port, and switching to that would be your best option.

       

       

  • Thanks, I'll give that a try.  I'll have to fish a cable through the wall, which I was planning to do anyway.