Connecting the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M132nw to Wi-Fi: A Complete A-Z Guide

Wireless printing saves time and eliminates the clutter of wires, but setting up Wi-Fi on HP LaserJet Pro MFP M132nw This multifunction printer often raises questions among users. This multifunction printer supports network connection via WPS, manual parameter entry, and even direct printing from mobile devices—but which method should you choose? In this article, we'll cover all available connection methods, common errors (such as when the printer doesn't detect the network), and provide practical troubleshooting tips.

Feature of the model M132nw - built-in Wi-Fi adapter with support for standards 802.11b/g/n, but its setup differs from that of classic office MFPs. It lacks a touchscreen, and is controlled via buttons and a small LCD display. If you've only previously worked with wired printers, the initial experience may seem daunting. We've structured the process so that even a novice can handle it without calling a technician.

Important: Before you begin, check that your router is operating within the range 2.4 GHz — M132nw does not support networks 5 GHzIf you have a dual-band router, temporarily disable it. 5 GHz or create a separate network for devices that only work on 2.4 GHz.

1. Preparing the printer and network for connection

Before setting up Wi-Fi, make sure the printer and network are ready to connect. Skipping this step often leads to errors like "Unable to connect to the network" or "No IP address".

Here's what you need to do to settings:

  • 📋 Unpack the printer and remove all transport locks (especially inside, near the cartridge).
  • ⚡ Connect the power and wait until it is fully loaded (the main menu will appear on the display).
  • 📡 Check your router: it should distribute Wi-Fi in the range 2.4 GHz (the network name often ends in _2.4G or _bgn).
  • 🔒 Make sure, that the network is not hidden (SSID is broadcast) and no MAC address filtering is used.

If your router supports WPS (button on the back panel), connection will take less than a minute. If not, you'll need to manually enter the network settings. We'll cover both methods below.

⚠️ Attention: Printer HP LaserJet Pro MFP M132nw Doesn't support enterprise networks (with login/password authentication, as in offices or universities). For such cases, a wired connection or USB setup is required.
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2. Connect via WPS (the fastest way)

Technology Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Allows you to connect your printer to the network without entering a password—just press a button on the router. This is the best option if your router supports WPS (most modern models from TP-Link, ASUS, and Keenetic do).

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. Press the button on the printer Wireless (antenna icon).
  2. Select an item Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) and press OK.
  3. Click Push Button (If your router only supports PIN code, select the appropriate option).
  4. For 2 minutes press the button WPS on the router (usually it is signed or marked with the 🔄 icon).
  5. Wait for the message Connected on the printer display.

If connection failed:

  • 🔄 Restart your router and printer.
  • 🕒 Make sure the WPS button is pressed within 2 minutes of activating the mode on the printer.
  • 📶 Check that the printer is within the network coverage area (no further than 5-7 meters from the router).

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⚠️ Attention: Some providers (for example, Rostelecom) disable WPS by default for security reasons. In this case, use the manual connection method or enable WPS in the router settings (section Wi-Fi → WPS).

3. Manual Wi-Fi connection (without WPS)

If your router doesn't support WPS or the connection fails, try the manual method. To do this, you'll need:

  • 📝 The exact name of the network (SSID).
  • 🔑 Wi-Fi password (make sure it is entered correctly).
  • 🖨️ Access the printer control panel.

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. Press the button on the printer Wireless.
  2. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard → OK.
  3. The printer will start searching for networks. Select your network from the list (use the buttons) ▲/▼ for navigation).
  4. Enter the password using the buttons:
    • Use ▲/▼/◄/► to select symbols.
    • To change the case (upper/lower case letters) press Shift (usually the up arrow button).
    • To enter numbers or special characters, switch to the appropriate mode.
  • After entering the password, click OK and wait for the connection.

    • If your network does not appear in the list:

    • 🔍 Make sure the printer is within range of the router.
    • 📡 Check that the network is not hidden (in the router settings, this parameter is Hide SSID must be disabled).
    • 🔄 Restart your router and try searching for networks on the printer again.

    4. Checking the connection and printing a test page

    After successfully connecting to Wi-Fi, you need to ensure that the printer is working properly on the network. To do this:

    1. Press the button on the printer Wireless and check your connection status. Your network name and the signal icon 📶 should be displayed.
    2. Print it out self-test page:
      • Press and hold the button Cancel (❌) within 5 seconds.
      • A menu will appear on the display - select Self Test Report.
  • Find the section in the report Network ConfigurationThe following should be indicated here:
    • IP Address (For example, 192.168.1.105),
    • Subnet Mask (usually 255.255.255.0),
    • Default Gateway (your router's IP, for example 192.168.1.1).

    If the IP address is missing or starts with 169.254.x.x, this means the printer hasn't received an address from the router. In this case:

    • 🔄 Restart your printer and router.
    • 🔧 Check the DHCP settings on your router (it must be enabled).
    • 📡 Try connecting to a different network (for example, from your phone in hotspot mode).
    Parameter Normal value What to do if not
    IP Address 192.168.x.x or 10.0.x.x Check DHCP on your router or assign a static IP.
    Signal Strength From Good to Excellent Move the printer closer to the router.
    Connection Status Connected Reconnect to the network or reset the Wi-Fi settings on your printer.
    SSID Name of your network Make sure you are connected to the correct network (not your neighbor's).

    5. Installing drivers and setting up printing from a PC

    After connecting the printer to Wi-Fi, you need to install drivers on your computer or laptop. Without them, the system will not be able to "see" the device on the network.

    Download drivers using one of the following methods:

    • 🖥️ C official HP website (enter model) LaserJet Pro MFP M132nw in search).
    • 💿 From the disk that came with the printer (if there is one).
    • 🔍 Through Windows Update (if the printer is already connected to the network).

    Installation instructions:

    1. Run the downloaded driver file (for example, LJM132_MFP_Full_Solution.exe).
    2. Select Wireless network as a connection type.
    3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard. At the printer search stage, select your printer. M132nw from the list of found devices.
    4. After installation, print a test page through Control Panel → Devices and Printers.

    If the printer is not found:

    • 🔌 Make sure it's turned on and connected to the same network as your computer.
    • 🔍 Manually add the printer by IP address (you can find it on the test page, as described in the previous section).
    • 🔄 Restart your computer and printer.
    How to manually add a printer by IP address in Windows 10/11

    Open Settings → Bluetooth & Devices → Printers & Scanners → Add a Printer. Select Add a local or network printer with settings manuallyOn the next screen, select Create a new port, port type - Standard TCP/IP Port. Enter the printer's IP address (e.g. 192.168.1.105) and follow further instructions.

    6. Setting up printing from mobile devices (Android/iOS)

    One of the key advantages HP LaserJet Pro MFP M132nw — Support for printing from phones and tablets. For this, you can use:

    • 📱 HP Smart (official app from HP),
    • 🖼️ AirPrint (for Apple devices),
    • 🤖 Google Cloud Print (obsolete, but still works on some devices).

    Instructions for HP Smart:

    1. Download the app from Google Play or App Store.
    2. Launch the application and allow access to the location (needed to search for printers on the local network).
    3. Click Add a printer and choose yours M132nw from the list.
    4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

    For AirPrint (iPhone/iPad):

    1. Make sure your phone and printer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
    2. Open a document or photo, click Share → Seal.
    3. Select your printer from the list and configure the print settings.
    ⚠️ Attention: If the printer is not showing up in HP Smart or AirPrint, check that the protocol is enabled on the router mDNS (It is responsible for detecting devices on the local network). In the router settings, find the section Local Network → Multicast/DLNA and activate Enable mDNS.

    7. Solving common Wi-Fi problems

    Even after successful setup, errors may still occur. Here are the most common ones and how to fix them:

    Problem Possible cause Solution
    The printer does not find the network The network is hidden or operating in range 5 GHz Enable SSID visibility or switch the router to 2.4 GHz
    The connection is broken Weak signal or interference from other devices Move the printer closer to the router or change the Wi-Fi channel in the router settings.
    Unable to print The printer is not set as default in Windows. Go to Control Panel → Printers and check the box "Use as default"
    Error 0x803c010b IP address conflict or DHCP issues Assign a static IP address to the printer in your router settings.

    If the printer periodically "loses" the network:

    • 🔄 Update your printer firmware via HP Smart or with official website.
    • 📡 Change the Wi-Fi channel on your router (channels 1, 6, or 11 are recommended for 2.4 GHz).
    • 🔋 Check the printer's energy saving settings (in the menu Settings → Power Saving turn it off Sleep on a timer).

    8. Additional functions: scanning and faxing over the network

    HP LaserJet Pro MFP M132nw Supports not only printing but also scanning/faxing via Wi-Fi. To do this:

    Scan to computer:

    1. Install the full driver package (including HP Scan).
    2. Place the document in the scanner tray.
    3. On your computer, open HP Scan and select Scan to... (PDF, image, etc.).
    4. Click Scan — the document will be saved in the specified folder.

    Sending a fax:

    1. Connect the telephone line to the port LINE on the back of the printer.
    2. Place the document in the tray.
    3. On the printer display, select Fax → Send a fax.
    4. Enter the recipient's number and press Start.

    To scan on email or to the cloud (for example, Google Drive) use the application HP Smart:

    • 📧 Choose Scan → Cloud or Email.
    • 🔗 Log in to your account (Gmail, Dropbox, etc.).
    • 📄 Adjust scanning parameters (resolution, format) and start the process.
    How to set up automatic sending of scanned documents by email

    In the appendix HP Smart go to Settings → Scan → Automatic SendingSpecify the recipient's email address and file format (PDF/JPEG). Now all scanned documents will be automatically sent to the specified email address.

    FAQ: Frequently asked questions about setting up Wi-Fi on the M132nw

    🔹 Why won't my printer connect to Wi-Fi even though I entered the correct password?

    Possible reasons:

    • 🔧 The network is using an unsupported encryption type (for example, WPA3). Switch the router to WPA2-PSK.
    • 📡 The signal is too weak. Try moving the printer closer to the router.
    • 🔄 The printer is in power saving mode, which turns off Wi-Fi. Go to Settings → Power Saving and turn it off Sleep on a timer.
    🔹 Is it possible to connect a printer to Wi-Fi without a display (if it's broken)?

    Yes, there are two ways:

    1. Via WPS: press the button Wireless and hold it for 5 seconds. The printer will automatically enter WPS mode. Then press WPS on the router.
    2. Via USB: Temporarily connect the printer to the computer via USB, install the drivers and set up Wi-Fi via HP Smart.
    🔹 How do I reset my printer's Wi-Fi settings?

    To reset your network to factory settings:

    1. Press and hold the button Wireless And Cancel simultaneously for 10 seconds.
    2. The printer will reboot and all network settings will be reset.

    After the reset, you can reconfigure Wi-Fi using any of the methods described above.

    🔹 Why is my printer printing very slowly over Wi-Fi?

    Wireless printing speed depends on several factors:

    • 📶 Wi-Fi signal: If the signal level is weak, data will be transmitted more slowly. Check Signal Strength in the test report.
    • 🖨️ Print mode: In the driver settings, select Draft or Quick Print to speed up.
    • 🔧 Network load: If you have many devices connected to your router, they may slow down your printer. Try disconnecting unnecessary devices.

    Also, update your printer's firmware—new versions often optimize Wi-Fi performance.

    🔹 Can I connect my printer to multiple Wi-Fi networks?

    The HP LaserJet Pro MFP M132nw printer supports connection to only one Wi-Fi network at a time. If you need to switch between networks (for example, at home and in the office), you will have to manually reconfigure the connection each time or use WPS.

    An alternative option is to use HP Smart for printing via the cloud (for example, sending documents to print remotely when the printer is connected to another network).

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