Printer Not Connecting to WiFi? Try These Proven Solutions!

Is your printer, regardless of the brand, not connecting to your home WiFi network? Yes? No problem. This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

• The printer is not kept within the range of the networking device.
• You have not updated the software for quite some time.
• Technical glitches can also be one of top three reasons why you are here.

Given you have become aware of the reasons why you are experiencing the printer not connecting to WiFi network problem; learn how to resolve it by reading on.

How to Fix Printer Not Connecting to WiFi Issue?

1. Restart All the Devices in Use

The easiest way to get rid of any technical issue is to restart all the connected devices. In your case, you need to restart the printer, the range extender, and the client device. Prior to restarting them, first ensure that you have disconnected all the devices. Done? Good. Now, read these instructions and understand how to execute the process:

• Look for the power button to turn off the printer.
• Once done, do the same with the client device and extender.
• Wait for more than 5 MINUTES.
• This will give the devices enough time to rest.
• Now, turn on the devices in the same order you turned them off.

Check whether you are able to connect the printer to the networking device. Did you get luck? No? Well then, you should take the help of the following solution then.

Precaution: In case the LED lights located on the extender and printer do not become stable after the reboot process, reboot them again without giving it a second thought. For the second round, the same instructions given above should to be followed.

2. Bring the Printer a Bit Closer

As mentioned earlier, too much distance between the printer and the range extender can also cause the printer not connecting to WiFi issue. Taking this into account, you should move the printer a bit closer to the wireless extender you own. Let us take Linksys extender as an example. However, keep these points in mind:

• Do not keep the devices too close to each other to avoid a clash of signals.
• Ensure that the source of connection in use is a reliable one.

We are assuming that reducing the unwanted distance will help you to troubleshoot the printer not connecting to Linksys WiFi network problem.

Precaution: Avoid keeping the printer and the extender near WiFi interference devices like microwave ovens, treadmills, cordless phones, refrigerators, televisions, baby monitors, washing machines, and Bluetooth speakers.

3. Reset the Wireless Extender

The last two troubleshooting tips talked about an issue from the end of the printer. This one has shed light on whether there is an issue from the side of the range extender. There could be a possibility that you did not set up the extender properly due to which, it is denying access to any device, forget about the printer. So, reset the extender like this:

• Look for the button by the name of the process.
• Once you find it, press it using a paper clip.
• Hold the button for more than 30 SECONDS.
• The LED LIGHT will CHANGE COLOR once you release the button.
• Soon your networking device will reboot.

As soon as your device has restarted, do Linksys extender setup if own the device of the same brand. Once done, connect the printer to the network and start using it.

Precaution: In case you are not sure about how the setup process should be executed, do not follow the wrong steps. Instead, take reference from reliable source, like the user manual of the product or the official website for the same.

Wrapping Up

Despite reading the troubleshooting solutions mentioned above, if you still cannot make amends with the printer not connecting to WiFi network problem, then your second last resort is to remove and re-add the printer. You still did not get luck? Well, in that case, update the drivers as well as the firmware to the latest version. This will bring you luck.