Hp printer says to press the WPS button on the router. What's that?

Follow the given steps to know HP DeskJet how to connect wireless networks. Start by placing your printer within the range of your wireless router and then turn on the printer. Now, locate the WPS Push button on both your printer and router. Then, press the WPS button on your printer. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your router to establish the wireless network connection. https://connectmyprinter.com/how-to-connect-hp-deskjet-printer-to-wifi/

Power up your router and printer. Use the setup software supplied with your printer or download it from Hp.com.
Press the key combination to open the WPS on the printer, varies with model; read your user manual, press WPS on the router when prompted.

Hi Mbali, PIXMA MX494 Wireless Connection SetupSome access points (sometimes referred to as routers or hubs) feature an automatic connection button labelled "WPS" which stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup.This allows permitted devices such as your PIXMA MX494 to connect to your network without needing to enter a password and it enables a quick and easy method of connecting your devices.This method is by far the easiest way of connecting your PIXMA MX494 so if your access point has a WPS button please select the 'WPS Connection Method' tab below for instructions on connecting using this method.If your router does not support WPS we have provided alternative instructions to get your PIXMA MX494 connected so please select the 'Standard Connection Method' tab below.Back to topWPS Connection Method Standard Connection Method Restore to Factory SettingWPS Connection Method Before we start, there are some conditions that must be met in order to use the WPS push button method:The access point must have a physical WPS push button available. Please check with your device's user guide for details. If the WPS push button is not available please use the instructions on the Standard Connection Method tab.Your network must be using the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2 security protocol. Most WPS enabled access points use this protocol.Press the [Setup] button (B) on the printer. Use the arrow buttons (C) to select [Device settings] and press the [OK] button. Use the arrow buttons (C) to select [Wireless LAN setup] and press the [OK] button. The printer will now automatically search for access points supporting the WPS feature. The following message will be displayed on the printer's screen "Press WPS button of the wireless router about 5 sec. and press [OK] on this printer" Press and hold the [WPS] button on your access point for approximately 5 seconds, then release. For exact instructions on starting WPS on your access point, please refer to its user guide. Press the [OK] button on the printer within 2 minutes. Once connected, the following screen will appear. Press the [OK] button to complete the setup.
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WPS Connection Method Before we start, there are some conditions that must be met in order to use the WPS push button method:

• The access point must have a physical WPS push button available. Please check with your device's user guide for details. If the WPS push button is not available please use the instructions on the Standard Connection Method tab.
• Your network must be using the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2 security protocol. Most WPS enabled access points use this protocol.

Step 1 1. Press the [Setup] button (A) on the printer.
Step 2
1. Select [Wireless LAN setup] and press the [OK] button.
The blue Wi-Fi lamp (A), will light up when the wireless connection is enabled.
The printer will now automatically search for access points supporting the WPS feature
Step 3
The display on printer should be as shown below:
(The message will read: "Press WPS button about 5 sec. and press [OK] on the device)"
1. Press and hold the [WPS] button on the access point.
For exact instructions on starting WPS on your access point, please refer to its user guide.
2. Press the [OK] button on the printer within 2 minutes.
The blue Wi-Fi lamp on the printer flashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.
Once connected, the following screen will appear. Press the [OK] button.
If another screen appears, please refer to "troubleshooting" in the user guide.
This concludes the WPS setup procedure.
Please now proceed by installing the software to make the most out of your PIXMA MX474.

1. If you do not have the installation CD that came with your product, please download the manuals and software.

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If you're setting up for wireless connection, it's the button on your router, used to initiate communication with a new device/printer. It's usually marked WPS / RESET. Press it momentarily then press OK button on printer.

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WPS stand for Wi-Fi Protected Set-up . According yo Wikipedia "The goal of the WPS protocol is to simplify the process of configuring security on wireless network, If your 2Wire router is equiped with that function it would be the BIG button on the bottom front of your router Look at this advertisement from 2Wire http://2wire.com/movies/pages/112.swf

Click Start, All Programs, HP, HP Deskjet, Connect a new printer. Choose Network Printer, then connect the USB. It will transfer the wireless settings. Unplug USB. Viola! Wireless works.