cmfrtblynumb,

 

Before proceeding, please make sure the computer has all the Windows Updates, especially the net framework, which is needed for many programs to run. Also make sure you have the latest Java.

 

Disconnect the printer. Un-install the printer.

 

 

Restart your computer.

 

Download the proper drivers.

 

XP Drivers

 

Vista 32-bit Drivers

 

Vista 64-bit Drivers

 

All other drivers

 

If wireless, fix your network first.

 

Update the firmware in your wireless router. Manufacturer's website, make & Model needed.

Broadcast SSID(You may want to change this to make it easier to connect)

Use WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security(WPA Personal). Most wireless devices work best with this type of security.

Mixed b and g mode(n if available)

Use channels 1, 6 or 11. Most devices work better on these channels. (I use channel 11)

Save and exit. Power everything off for 30 seconds. Power everything back on, wait 30 seconds, now try to connect.

 

 

How Do I Connect a Dell™ Wireless Printer to a Wireless Network

Choose your printer. Beneath your printer, select your operating system. You'll be redirected to another page. Then click on show all steps. It will walk you through the installation process.

Rick

Hey cmfrtblynumb,

I had the same problem hooking up this printer and I found that my wireless network box (linksys wrt54g) was set up to use standard WEP security which won't work with this printer.   So I changed my wireless network security mode to WPA Personal using Algorithm TKIP and once I did that I connected my laptop to my wireless network with the new security settings and installed the software and plugged in my printer with the usb cable to set up the wireless security settings on my printer manually and once that was done unplugged the printer  usb cable and everything is working great now with the printer's wireless connection.  It was a little bit of a pain until I figured everything out.  Lets hear it for that quick connect button that doesn't work.   I hope this helps you with your printer. 

Pete

Pete,

 

I like hearing sucess stories like yours. It is really amazing how changing to WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security(Personal) and a few tweaks will make everything work together. Once it's setup, you don't have to go through it until your wireless router fails. Sometimes during electrical storms, I have a slight problem with connecting. I then have to power off my ISP modem/router, wireless router and printer for 30 seconds, then power everything back on and it's back to normal. I have them all on the same power strip, so I only have to use one button.

 

Rick

How about this one?  I have tried every concievable network security - WPA, WPA2, both  with TKIP, then with AES (which the help says vista is supposed to WANT AES).  NOTHING worked but to disable security.  I wonder if the ISP's router is the problem:  A netgear CG814WG v2.  Printer purchased earlier this month is the V505 wireless Rev A03.  The router had no 'button' to push, so I have to at least use the pin method.  The laptop and router connect - but the printer fails every time.

I really hate to disable the security.  Time Warner Cable said they only offer two wireless modems and this should  do it.  It has the option for everything from "Disable" to WPA (where you add radius server which is waaaaaayyy over my head).  Was running WEP 128bit until the  V505 came and, as we know, it wants all or none.

Just  upgraded the Java and still nada.  Any advice without my having to go into debt I cannot afford to buy my OWN wireless router and then risk the ISP saying "sorry - that is not  compatible!"

thanks,

vsg