topic Re: New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi in My Router

New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi

Jin55 — Fri, 20 May 2022 18:24:40 GMT

Hi, 5 hours into trying to get my printer and robot vacuum to connect to wifi....defeat. I've read lots on the forum, thanks, but am not the most technological person..plus, it's a maze and I m trapped!

Concentrating on the printer ( hp2632), I've reset it, reloaded the smart app, tried matching it via wps, tried temporarily disabling the 5 ghz thing, tried ethernet....(doesn't seem possible), explored what a dsl cable IS....and discounted it, I could go on....am tearing hair out as need to print some documents. It's looking for wifi. I'm not sure about changing the address which someone mentioned,

Does any kind soul have an idiot's guide to resolving this please? I'm really sorry but running out of ideas. Thanks very much

Re: New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi

Dan_the_Van — Sat, 21 May 2022 08:47:28 GMT

@Jin55 welcome to the forum.

There have been a few ports recently regarding some devices not being able to connect to a Hub Two using wireless

Within the settings of the Hub Two wireless network is the ability to change the mode, the default being Mode 1.

A suggestion would be try setting Wireless mode to 'Mode 2', see below.

If Mode 2 doesn't work try Mode 3, if then connects try Mode 1 again.

Can you please feedback your results as they will be helpful for others

HTH

Dan

Re: New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi

Jin55 — Sat, 21 May 2022 11:29:43 GMT

Thank you very much for your suggestions, and for explaining them so clearly.Unfortunately, I've tried all 3 modes, including disabling the 5ghz thing temporarily within each mode. No success at all. I'm obviously missing something, probably really simple. Off to explore whether I can go back to BT! Thanks again

Re: New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi

bmc — Sat, 21 May 2022 11:57:52 GMT

@Jin55

I know you said you'd reset the printer but did this Delete the old WiFi SSID. If not, try that.

If you still have your BT router you can try that.

Brian

Re: New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi

Jin55 — Sat, 21 May 2022 12:09:42 GMT

Hi, I'm not sure re the old wifi ssid sorry. Where would that be shown( if it's not too horrendous for you to explain) please? Going to try the bt router now, thank you!

Re: New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi

bmc — Sat, 21 May 2022 12:16:50 GMT

@Jin55

Depending on which BT router you have install / settings are shown on the Router forum.

Your printer will have stored your network SSID (your network name) and password. If you can get into the printer settings you can check to see if this is shown. If it is, you should be able to Delete it and start again.

Brian

Re: New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi

Baldrick1 — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:24:48 GMT

@Jin55

Your wireless SSID will be on a label or pull out tab on the hub.

I see from the manual that this is a bells and whistles printer. You’re not by any chance trying to set it up for cloud access. I think that they call it web services.

Re: New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi

Jin55 — Sat, 21 May 2022 14:49:33 GMT

Thanks everyone. no joy with the BT hub, but I think possibly I needed to do more than plug it in. I LL see what I can do with the ssid. Re the printer, no....just doing what I did with the old one to get it to recognize wi Fi using the HP app. I've changed the settings on the app in order to recognize the 5ghz thing, still no joy. I LL keep trying...thanks again

Re: New plusnet hub two user : issues connecting devices via wifi

Mustrum — Sat, 21 May 2022 15:27:28 GMT

@Jin55 You just need to change the username and password on the BT hub, there are plenty of details in the router section - shout up if you can't find them.