hp laserjet pro m402n wireless setup

The **HP LaserJet Pro M402n** model does not support wireless connectivity out of the box as it lacks built-in Wi-Fi hardware. It is designed primarily for wired network connections via Ethernet or USB.

For wireless setup with this model, here are your main options:

– **Use a USB cable connection to a computer**, then run the HP software (HP Smart or HP Print and Scan Doctor) to install the printer and configure wireless printing through the computer as a shared device on the network. You can select the “Set up wireless printer for first time” option in the software to facilitate this if supported. After setup, you can disconnect the USB cable but the printer will still communicate via the wireless network through the computer[2].

– **Use an Ethernet cable connection to your router** to give the printer a wired IP address on your network. Then access the printer’s Embedded Web Server (EWS) by entering its IP address into a web browser. From the EWS, navigate to the wireless configuration section to enable wireless and input your Wi-Fi credentials. After saving and applying, unplug the Ethernet and the printer can communicate wirelessly if the hardware supports it. However, since M402n lacks Wi-Fi, this method may not apply directly without additional hardware like a wireless print server[2].

– **Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)** is generally not applicable to the M402n because it does not have a wireless radio or WPS support built-in[2].

Therefore, if you want true wireless printing with the M402n, you would need either:

– To share it via a PC connected by USB that itself is on Wi-Fi, or

– Use a third-party wireless print server device that connects the printer’s USB or Ethernet port to your Wi-Fi network.

For step-by-step video guidance on general HP LaserJet wireless setup (mostly for wireless-capable models), HP has helpful tutorials available, but keep in mind that the M402n won’t have a wireless setup wizard. Instead, you rely primarily on wired setup or third-party wireless print servers[1][4].

In summary, the HP LaserJet Pro M402n itself does not support direct wireless setup; you need to use USB sharing or a wireless print server to connect wirelessly. For wired setup and using USB, HP’s official software and support resources can guide you through the installation and configuration process[2][3].