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Printer not Connecting to Wifi
I have a wireless HP Office jet 7500 wide format all in one printer and it will not connect. HP told me that a Mac address needs to be entered into my wireless routers.
Your problem is pretty common among T-Mobile Internet users. This usually fixes the problem.
Try adding a new WiFi network specifically for the HP. Launch the T-Mobile phone app and tap the Network tab on the bottom, then the “+” button on the lower right. Create a new 2.4 GHz WiFi network with a unique name (SSID), just for your printer. Make sure the WPA type is WPA/WPA2. This is different from your main network which, by default, is WPA2/WPA3. Scroll down and make sure the Hidden switch is set to Off. Scroll down and tap Save, and your gateway will reboot with your new network.
Now, go to your printer and clear out all of the information you have entered for your printer’s setup and then recreate your wireless connection to the new network you just created.
Let us know how it goes. Good luck!
So, I actually don't recommend this. It does work. I did this too when I first got mine.
But overtime it slows down your speed because it's splitting your network. 🙁
It might work for a temporary fix, but I suggest contacting T mobile tech support for how to get a permanent fix that doesn't split your network
Do this !!! Getting a matching computer and printer brand like HP is much easier. This way, you can use direct printing without switching networks. I have done it all and work from home. It's a T-Mobile security problem. Other wifi providers are too slow and don't work well because I live in the country; I can't switch. However, this does work, I promise.
So you live in a house with one computer? In mine and in most, we have laptops, phones, tablets, Chromebooks and Macs and we print from either.
