If you want to set up your HP Printer on your computer, mobile or some other device you need to have WPS pin. We generally require this pin for setting up connection with the printer. Now let’s explore what is WPS password and how and where we can locate it on the HP Printer.
What is WPS pin?
WiFi Protected Setup pin is generally a kind of password which has minimum eight letters or numbers. It is essential to access a network and print remotely. There are two types of WPS connections like WPS Pin, WPS Push Button.
WPS Pin
You can find out the WPS pin details while going through the settings of your router. You can configure your printer by entering WPS pin or password provided by your router.
WPS Push Button
This is one of the simplest methods to connect your printer by just pressing the WPS button. Press the button on respective devices you want to connect. Press the one on your WiFi router and another on the printer to establish the connection.
Now, let’s move forward with to find WPS pin for HP Printer.
How to Locate a WPS Pin on a HP Printer?
First of all switch on your printer, if it has a screen you can search for Settings in the Menu dropdown. Look for a wireless option and once the printer is ready to connect with the device it will emit blue or green light.Now, find out WPS on the Menu and select it, it will prompt printer to provide the WPS Pin.
Or you can also press “i” on the printer to get the HP Printer WPS location.
Where is the WPS Push Button Located?
It varies from product to product. But for HP Printers, you can search for button with wireless icon. Once you find it, press it. Blinking light on the printer confirms the accuracy.
Let’s walk through the setup process as well.
Configuring HP Printer with WPS
HP Printer setup with WPS can be done via WPS Pin or WPS Button. Let’s dig deep to find out the methods.
With WPS Pin
- Go to Menu> Search Control Panel.
- Look for Wireless in Control Panel; press it a blue green light will start blinking.
- Find WPS and select it to find the WPS Pin on the HP Printer.
- 8 digit code will pop up, you can feed in to connect printer with your device.
With WPS Button
Make sure that printer is placed within the home WiFi network range. Search and press and hold WPS button on the printer and as well on the WiFi router as well. Wait for few seconds; you will notice green or blue light on the printer which confirms the setup process.
Conclusion
This is all about the WPS pin for HP Printer, how and where to locate it. Hope the illustrated details will help you to locate the WPS Pin and configure your HP Printer. If you get stuck at some point, you can speak with the support team.