What should I verify if my wireless printer cannot connect to the network?
Verify that no network cable is connected (the printer cannot connect wirelessly when a cable is connected), that the printer and wireless router are powered on with the wireless switch enabled, that the printer is within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point, that the print driver is installed, that both devices connect to the same network, and for Mac, that the router supports Bonjour.
From the official HP Laserjet Pro M202dw manual, page 3
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Why won't my M202DW connect to WiFi even though the router is on?
Verify that no network cable is connected (the printer cannot connect wirelessly when a cable is connected), that the printer and wireless router are powered on with the wireless switch enabled, that the printer is within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point, that the print driver is installed, that both devices connect to the same network, and for Mac, that the router supports Bonjour.
How far away can my M202DW printer be from the wireless router?
Verify that no network cable is connected (the printer cannot connect wirelessly when a cable is connected), that the printer and wireless router are powered on with the wireless switch enabled, that the printer is within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point, that the print driver is installed, that both devices connect to the same network, and for Mac, that the router supports Bonjour.
How far away can my M202DW printer be from the wireless router?
Verify that no network cable is connected (the printer cannot connect wirelessly when a cable is connected), that the printer and wireless router are powered on with the wireless switch enabled, that the printer is within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point, that the print driver is installed, that both devices connect to the same network, and for Mac, that the router supports Bonjour.
Do I need to remove the ethernet cable for wireless printing on my M202DW?
Verify that no network cable is connected (the printer cannot connect wirelessly when a cable is connected), that the printer and wireless router are powered on with the wireless switch enabled, that the printer is within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point, that the print driver is installed, that both devices connect to the same network, and for Mac, that the router supports Bonjour.
What network settings should I check if my M202DW isn't connecting wirelessly?
Verify that no network cable is connected (the printer cannot connect wirelessly when a cable is connected), that the printer and wireless router are powered on with the wireless switch enabled, that the printer is within 30 m (100 ft) of the wireless access point, that the print driver is installed, that both devices connect to the same network, and for Mac, that the router supports Bonjour.
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