The wireless network offers many advantages when compared to the wired network. Thus, most people prefer this network over the wired (Ethernet) network. Moreover, the wireless network offers increased productivity and good collaboration. If you have purchased a new system, note that there’s more beyond the printer’s basic setup. Due to the fact that the heart of your home network is your router, it is worth investing time researching your options before finalising it. The fundamental step to creating a solid home network is installing the router. We have provided the basic guidelines below to configure your printer to the wireless network. These steps for both Windows and Mac are provided here. You can check if the router requires an upgrade.
Windows
Do you want to connect your computer to the wireless network? Given below is the step-by-step procedure that may guide you to connect your Laserjet m421dn printer to the wireless network on your Windows PC.
- Check if you have the network name and password, then switch on the router, printer and PC to set up the printer on the wireless network.
- You need to make sure that the computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network and that they are placed close to each other.
- If necessary, you can unplug any USB or Ethernet cable from the printer. Once the connection is completed, you can connect to the wireless network.
- Note that the Wireless Setup Wizard provides an accessible way to set up and manage the printer wireless connection on your Windows.
- You need to ensure that the printer is on, then tap the Wireless icon on the printer’s control panel.
- The Wireless Summary may display on the screen.
- Tap Settings, then select the Wireless Setup Wizard option and then follow the on-screen instructions to connect the printer to this network.
- Now, choose the printer model from the list that appears on the control panel and then tap start. In order to Download the driver, tap Open, Save or Run.
- Install the driver by double-clicking the driver file in the browser downloads bar or in the Downloads folder on your PC.
- Now, ascertain that you complete the connection setup and driver installation by following the on-screen prompts.
- For any clarifications or support, you can reach us on the Toll-free number. We provide you instant solutions for your printer issues.
Mac
Are you looking for the instructions to connect your PC to the wireless network? Here are the basic guidelines that may help you to connect your printer to the wireless network on your Mac Operating System.
- Verify if you have the network name and password, then turn on the router, printer and PC to set up the printer on this network.
- Also, you need to ensure that the computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network and that the printer is placed close to your PC.
- If required, unplug any Ethernet or USB cable from the printer. Once the connection is complete, you can connect to the wireless network.
- On your Mac system, the Wireless Setup Wizard provides an accessible way to set up and manage the printer wireless connection.
- Ascertain that the printer is on, then tap the Wireless icon on the control panel. Now, you may notice that the Wireless Summary displays on the screen.
- Tap Settings, then choose the Wireless Setup Wizard option and then follow the on-screen prompts on the control panel to connect the printer to this network.
- Type the printer model in the Enter the device’s model number to begin the download process. Select the printer from the drop-down menu and tap Start.
- You can double-click HP Inkjet SW in the installer window. In order to complete the installation, you can follow the on-screen instructions.
- Now, select the printer under the Bonjour list option and to add the printer to the list, click Add and then follow the on-screen instructions.
- For any information or support, you can reach us on the Toll-free number. We resolve your printer issues in a flash.