# 1-866-203-7571 How to Connect HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe to WiFi?

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The **HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe** is one of the most popular compact wireless LaserJet printers designed for home and small office productivity. With fast printing speeds, powerful mobile printing features, and HP+ smart technologies, connecting it to Wi-Fi allows you to print effortlessly from laptops, smartphones, tablets, and even cloud platforms.

However, many users face difficulties during the initial WiFi setup—whether finding the correct network settings, connecting via the HP Smart App, or troubleshooting wireless issues. This comprehensive guide explains **step-by-step how to connect your HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe to WiFi**, covering every method including:

✔ Wireless Setup via HP Smart App
✔ Wi-Fi Setup using the Printer Control Panel
✔ WPS Push Button Setup
✔ USB-to-WiFi Setup
✔ Router-Level Configuration
✔ WiFi Reset and Network Troubleshooting
✔ FAQs and advanced solutions

If you need live assistance at any point during the setup, you can call **HP Wireless Support at 1-866-203-7571**.

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# **SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOU NEED FOR A SMOOTH WIFI SETUP**

Before setting up the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe to WiFi, make sure you have everything ready. The correct preparation prevents 90% of setup problems users normally face.

### ✔ **1. A stable WiFi network**

Ensure you have:

* A **2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network** (HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe does not support 5 GHz for initial setup)
* Working internet connection
* Your WiFi name (SSID)
* Your WiFi password

Many users mistakenly try connecting to a 5 GHz network, which leads to failed setup attempts.

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### ✔ **2. A smartphone, tablet, or PC with HP Smart App installed**

HP Smart App is **mandatory** for initial setup on HP+ printers like the M234dwe.
You can download it from:

* **Windows 10/11** – Microsoft Store
* **macOS** – Apple App Store
* **Android** – Google Play Store
* **iOS/iPadOS** – App Store

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### ✔ **3. Printer placed close to your WiFi router**

For best connectivity during setup, keep your printer within **6 to 10 feet** of your router.

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### ✔ **4. Your HP account credentials**

HP+ printers require an HP account to activate all features. If you don’t have one, HP Smart will guide you to create it.

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Once everything is ready, proceed to the actual setup.

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# **SECTION 2: HOW TO CONNECT HP LASERJET MFP M234DWE TO WIFI – THE MAIN METHOD (WITH HP SMART APP)**

This is the **official HP-recommended** and most reliable method.

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## **Step 1: Power On Your HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe**

* Plug in the power cable
* Press the **Power button**
* Wait until the printer becomes idle and silent

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## **Step 2: Reset WiFi Settings (If Needed)**

If the printer was previously connected to another network:

**Press and hold the Wireless button and Cancel button on the printer for 5 seconds**
→ The WiFi light will start blinking
→ Printer enters **Wireless Setup Mode**

This ensures the printer is discoverable during setup.

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## **Step 3: Open the HP Smart App on Your Device**

Launch the app on your mobile or computer.
If this is your first time using HP Smart:

* Accept permissions
* Allow the app to access your location (required for WiFi discovery)

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## **Step 4: Add Your Printer to HP Smart**

Tap **Add Printer**
→ The HP Smart app will automatically detect “HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe (Setup Mode)”
→ Select the printer

If it does not appear, make sure the **WiFi light is blinking** on the printer.

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## **Step 5: Connect the Printer to Your WiFi Network**

HP Smart will show your available WiFi networks.

1. Choose your **2.4 GHz WiFi network**
2. Enter the **password**
3. Tap **Continue**

The app securely sends the WiFi credentials to your printer.

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## **Step 6: Wait for Printer Connection Confirmation**

This process may take 1–2 minutes.
You will see:

* WiFi light **steady (not blinking)**
* A confirmation message inside HP Smart
* Printer appears online

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## **Step 7: Complete HP+ Activation**

HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe is an HP+ enabled printer, so:

* Sign in with your **HP Account**
* Activate HP+ features
* Enable cloud-based printing
* Register your printer

This step unlocks:

* Extended warranty
* Advanced printing features
* Cloud fax
* Remote management

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## **Step 8: Print a Test Page**

Tap **Print Test Page** in HP Smart.
If it prints successfully, your WiFi setup is complete.

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# **SECTION 3: HOW TO CONNECT USING THE PRINTER’S CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS**

If you want to connect directly without the HP Smart App, use this method.

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## **Step-by-Step Instructions:**

### **1. Place printer in WiFi Setup Mode**

Press the **Wireless button** on the control panel until it starts blinking.

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### **2. Open Wi-Fi Settings on Your Computer**

On your Windows or Mac computer:

* Turn on WiFi
* Search for a temporary network named:
**HP-Setup-XX-M234dwe**

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### **3. Connect to the Printer’s WiFi Signal**

Select the HP-Setup network → Connect
This creates a direct link between your computer and printer.

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### **4. Open HP Printer Configuration Page**

Open a web browser and type:

192.168.223.1

This opens the Embedded Web Server (EWS) of the printer.

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### **5. Go to Network → Wireless Setup**

* Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**
* Choose your home WiFi
* Enter your password
* Save settings

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### **6. Reconnect Your Computer to Normal WiFi Network**

After the printer connects to WiFi, reconnect your PC to your original WiFi.

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# **SECTION 4: CONNECTING USING WPS (WIFI PROTECTED SETUP)**

This is the fastest method if your router supports WPS.

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## ✔ **Step 1: Enable WPS on the Printer**

Press the **Wireless button** on the printer until the WiFi light starts blinking.

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## ✔ **Step 2: Press WPS Button on Router**

Within 2 minutes, press:

* The **WPS button** on the router
OR
* Open router settings and enable **WPS Push Button Mode**

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## ✔ **Step 3: Automatic Pairing**

The printer and router will connect automatically.
You will know connection is successful when:

* WiFi light turns solid
* Printer stops blinking

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# **SECTION 5: CONNECT HP LASERJET MFP M234DWE TO WIFI USING USB SETUP**

You can also connect the printer using a USB cable.

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## **Step 1: Download HP Smart or Full Driver**

Visit HP’s official site (or use HP Smart App on Windows).

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## **Step 2: Connect USB Cable**

Connect the printer to your PC.

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## **Step 3: Run Setup**

The installation wizard will:

* Detect the printer
* Ask to convert USB connection to Wireless
* Prompt for WiFi credentials

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## **Step 4: Disconnect USB After Setup**

Once WiFi is linked, unplug the USB cable.

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# **SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING CONNECTION PROBLEMS**

If your HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe fails to connect to WiFi, here are solutions.

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## ✔ Issue 1: Printer not discovered by HP Smart App

**Fix:**

* Reset the WiFi setup
* Ensure WiFi light is blinking
* Enable Bluetooth on your phone
* Bring device closer to printer
* Restart printer
* Restart router

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## ✔ Issue 2: Printer won’t connect to 5 GHz WiFi

The M234dwe supports **only 2.4 GHz**.
Connect to a 2.4 GHz network.

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## ✔ Issue 3: Wrong WiFi Password

Make sure:

* No spaces before/after password
* Use correct upper/lowercase

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## ✔ Issue 4: WiFi Light Keeps Blinking

This means the printer is not connected.
Reset WiFi:

**Press Cancel + Wireless → Hold for 5 seconds**

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## ✔ Issue 5: Printer offline after connection

Check:

* Router distance
* HP Smart status
* Printer IP address
* Re-add printer on PC

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## ✔ Issue 6: Router changed or new WiFi installed

You must **reconnect using HP Smart App** from scratch.

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# **SECTION 7: HOW TO RESET NETWORK SETTINGS COMPLETELY**

If nothing works, perform a full network reset.

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## ✔ Factory Reset WiFi

Hold the following buttons for 10 seconds:

**Wireless + Cancel + Power**

Your printer returns to default wireless mode.

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# **SECTION 8: ADVANCED NETWORK SETUP (FOR OFFICE USERS)**

If using static IPs, enterprise routers, or firewalls.

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## ✔ Assign a Static IP

Open Embedded Web Server:

1. Type printer IP into browser
2. Network → IPv4 → Manual IP
3. Enter:

* IP Address
* Subnet
* Gateway

This stabilizes the connection.

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## ✔ Set Firewall Exceptions

Ensure your firewall allows:

* mDNS
* Bonjour
* TCP Ports: 80, 443, 9100
* UDP Ports: 5353, 3702

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## ✔ Connect to Enterprise WiFi

Enterprise networks require special configurations.
Contact network admin or call **1-866-203-7571** for support.

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# **SECTION 9: PRINT FROM ANY DEVICE ON WIFI**

Once connected, you can print from:

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## ✔ **Windows**

* Open **Settings → Devices → Printers & Scanners**
* Select **Add Printer**
* Choose M234dwe

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## ✔ **MacBook / iMac**

* Go to **System Settings → Printers & Scanners**
* Click **+ Add Printer**
* Select the printer

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## ✔ **iPhone / iPad (AirPrint)**

* Open document or photo
* Tap **Share → Print**
* Select HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe

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## ✔ **Android Phones**

* Install HP Print Service Plugin
* Print via **Share → Print**

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# **SECTION 10: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)**

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### **1. Does HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe support 5 GHz WiFi?**

No. It supports only **2.4 GHz**.

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### **2. Why does my printer go offline after a few hours?**

Possible causes:

* Weak WiFi
* Router conflict
* Dynamic IP change
* Printer in sleep mode

Use a **static IP** to fix this.

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### **3. Do I need an HP account to use the printer?**

Yes, for HP+ printers like the M234dwe.

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### **4. Can I connect the printer to multiple devices?**

Yes.
Once it is on WiFi, any device on the same network can print.

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### **5. My printer WiFi light keeps blinking—what does it mean?**

It means the printer is **not connected** to WiFi.

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# **SECTION 11: WHEN TO CALL SUPPORT (1-866-203-7571)**

Contact professional support if:

* Printer refuses to show up in HP Smart
* Printer does not accept WiFi password
* WiFi light keeps blinking
* Router security blocks the printer
* Setup failed after multiple attempts
* Enterprise network configuration required

Experts are available at **1-866-203-7571** for advanced troubleshooting.

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# **CONCLUSION**

Connecting the **HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe** to WiFi opens up all the intelligent printing features that HP+ offers—mobile printing, remote management, cloud access, and more. Whether you choose HP Smart App setup, WPS, USB, or manual configuration through EWS, this guide has covered every method in detail.

Following the steps correctly ensures a quick and smooth WiFi setup.
If you run into complications, don’t hesitate to call **1-866-203-7571** for expert wireless setup support.