Connect HP 1102W to Wireless Network: USB Setup Guide

To connect an HP 1102W to a wireless network, you must use a temporary USB cable and a Windows computer because this printer does not support Wi‑Fi Direct or phone‑only setup.

Before you connect your HP 1102W to a wireless network

The HP LaserJet Pro P1102w lacks Wi‑Fi Direct, so you cannot set it up from a phone or tablet alone. The official setup path requires a Windows computer with a USB port.

Step 1: Download and start the HP driver installer

Go to HP’s website and download the correct HP LaserJet Pro P1102w driver for your Windows version. Before running the installer, make sure the printer is idle and the Ready light is on. If a USB cable is already connected to the printer and computer, unplug it now.

Step 2: Choose the wireless connection during setup

Run the downloaded installer.
When the installer asks how you want to connect, select Connect through a wireless network.
Wait for the installer to prompt you to connect the USB cable. Plug the cable into the computer and printer only when instructed.
Complete the installation. The installer will transfer the wireless settings to the printer and then instruct you to disconnect the USB cable.

Windows users can open Start > All Programs > HP > Wireless Configuration to continue setup (community guidance).

Step 3: Verify the wireless connection

To confirm the printer is on your network, print a configuration report. Press and hold the Cancel button until the Ready light begins blinking. The report will print and show the printer’s SSID (your network name). If the SSID appears, the wireless connection is successful.

Alternative: Use WPS if your router supports it

If your router has a WPS button, you can skip the USB cable. Press the router’s WPS button, then within two minutes press the printer’s wireless button. The printer should connect automatically. This method does not require the driver installer, but you will still need to install drivers later to print from a computer.

Printing from a phone or tablet after setup

Mobile printing works only after the printer is on your Wi‑Fi network. Your phone or tablet must be connected to the same wireless network as the printer. For HP’s app ecosystem, enable Location Services and Bluetooth on the mobile device. There is no official phone‑only setup path for this model; the printer must first be connected to Wi‑Fi via a computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the HP LaserJet Pro P1102w support Wi‑Fi Direct?

No. HP community answers confirm the P1102w does not support Wi‑Fi Direct, so you cannot use a phone to set it up wirelessly without a computer.

Can I use the HP Smart app to set up the P1102w?

Manual setup in HP Smart is not the documented path for this model. The printer must first be connected to Wi‑Fi using a computer and USB cable before HP Smart can detect it for mobile printing.

What if my router is dual‑band?

Community advice suggests connecting the printer to the router’s 2.4 GHz band if the router is dual‑band. This is not part of HP’s formal setup steps, but it can help avoid connection issues.

How do I uninstall old printer entries before reinstalling?

HP community guidance recommends uninstalling existing HP LaserJet entries from your computer, restarting the computer, then reinstalling the drivers and choosing the wireless connection option during setup.

For the wider topic, see wireless printer setup.