how to connect hp laserjet m236sdw to wifi

To connect your HP LaserJet M236sdw to Wi-Fi, follow these steps:

1. **Put the printer into Wi-Fi setup mode:**
– Wake up the printer.
– Press and hold the Wireless button on the printer control panel for about 3 seconds until the Wireless light starts blinking. Alternatively, you can press and hold the information button until all lights come on, then press and hold the wireless and cancel buttons briefly and release to restart the printer. The wireless light will then start blinking, indicating it is in setup mode[1][5].

2. **Use the HP Smart app to connect:**
– On your Android phone, iPhone, or computer, download and open the **HP Smart** app from the App Store or Google Play.
– Click the plus (+) button or “Add Printer” inside the app.
– Wait for your printer (HP LaserJet M236sdw) to appear in the list and select it.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to select your Wi-Fi network and enter the Wi-Fi password.
– Complete the setup which will connect the printer to your wireless network[1][3][5].

3. **Alternative method using WPS (if your router supports it):**
– Press and hold the printer’s Wireless button for 3 seconds until it blinks.
– Press the WPS button on your router within 2 minutes.
– The printer’s Wireless light should stop blinking and stay steady when connected.
– Then use HP Smart to add the printer on your device and finish the setup[5].

These steps allow your HP LaserJet M236sdw to be wirelessly connected for printing and scanning from your mobile devices or computer[1][5]. For detailed visual guidance, instructional videos available on YouTube from sources like Printer Guruji or Helpful Solutions provide step-by-step walkthroughs[1][3].