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WPS WiFi Setup Failed — Printer Wireless Protected Setup Connection Error

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Overview

Fix printer WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) connection failures when the push-button or PIN method fails to connect the printer to the wireless network.

Key Details

  • WPS allows connecting devices to WiFi without manually entering the password
  • Two WPS methods: push-button (press WPS on router and printer) and PIN (enter code from printer)
  • WPS has a 2-minute window — both devices must be in WPS mode simultaneously
  • Many modern routers have WPS disabled by default due to security vulnerabilities
  • WPS does not work with WPA3-only networks — it requires WPA2 or WPA2/WPA3 mixed mode

Common Causes

  • WPS disabled on the wireless router (common default on newer routers)
  • WPS button not pressed within the 2-minute connection window on both devices
  • Router uses WPA3-only security which is incompatible with WPS
  • Too many devices have connected via WPS and the router rejects additional connections

Steps

  1. 1Enable WPS on your router: log into router admin (usually 192.168.1.1) > WiFi settings > enable WPS
  2. 2Press the WPS button on the router first, then within 2 minutes press WPS on the printer
  3. 3If WPS button method fails, try the WPS PIN method: get the PIN from the printer menu and enter it in the router
  4. 4If WPS is disabled for security, connect manually: use the printer's WiFi setup wizard to enter the SSID and password
  5. 5Ensure the router is using WPA2 or WPA2/WPA3 mixed mode (not WPA3-only)

Tags

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Frequently Asked Questions

WPS has known security vulnerabilities — the PIN method can be brute-forced. Many security experts recommend disabling WPS. Manual WiFi connection (entering the password on the printer) is more secure.