Dell V305W wireless printer - not connecting

Thanks Rick for replying.  I had tried using the "How to connect to a wireless printer to a wireless network" page prior to my initial post.  I supplied a screenshot of what the dell wireless ultility is saying as well as my wireless router screen shot and what my wpa psk password looks like.

It just really seems to me the Dell Utility is asking for one format either a wpa and I am using a wpa psk if their is a difference.

CCook_NM,

I could not see the details in your image. Your setup should look like...

wall > isp modem/router > your wireless router(if any) > wired/wireless

The wireless router needs to be configured before you'll be able to connect.

I usually suggest, when making changes to the wireless router, to make a new SSID

Update the firmware in your wireless router at manufacturers website.

Use WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security (Personal)

Use mixed mode

Use channels 1, 6 or 11. I use channel 11.

Save and exit. Power everything off. Wait 30 seconds, then turn on your ISP Modem/router first. Wait 30 seconds, then turn on your wireless router.

Restart your computer. Now try to connect to your new network.

Rick

I am having the same issue as CCook_NM is having.  And I have done all the things Rick has suggested to no avail.  I have updated the firmware on the Dell Printer v305w.  Using a Linksys Router WRT54G, ver 8.0.  Looking at other websites, it seems that this is an issue many people have had this issue, but solution has ever been found.

Help DELL!!!!

Mike

Mike,

What type of security and channel are you using in the wireless router?

Rick

Network Mode: Mixed

Wireless Channel: 6

Using WPA Personal (AES)

Mikekelc,

I would first make a new SSID and use the Recommended Wireless Router Settings I use channel 11.

WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security(Personal) works best with most wireless devices.

You'll have to setup the printer again.

Rick

Hi - has anyone managed to get this owrking for them?  I'm experiencing the same problem following a change in routers - the DELL wizard simply won't accept my security key for some reason....

I'm reluctant to start changing everything (and the household's computers) if this is not going to resolve the issue.

Cheers.

ChelleIcky,

I use these Recommended Wireless Router Settings I use channel 11. I would make a new SSID to make connecting easier. Turn off the firewall in the wireless router(if it has one) Do NOT use Mac Address filtering.

I haven't had a wireless device that would not connect to my network.

Rick

Rick,

You keep suggesting the same thing over and over and it is not working with this Dell v305 Printer.  

Do you have a Dellv305 printer?

Mike

Mike,

I have a Dell V715w Wireless Printer. I am using it on my wireless network.

I used to own a Dell 964 Printer and had it attached to a Dell Wireless Print adapter 3300.

My daughters cell phone, all our Dell computers, different brand computers, iPod touch and usb adapters have been connected to my network using the Recommended Wireless Router Settings using channel 11 and I have not had a wireless device that would not connect. I do not use Mac address filtering and I have the firewall turned off in my wireless router. I use the firewall and my virus protection for my safety. Making a new SSID makes connecting to the new network, easier.

Rick

Hi - I've managed to get mine working.

I didn't change the channel setting, all I have done is reset the password to a new one which is 13 characters long, rather than 8, and the wizard seemed perfectly happy with that one.

Just thought I'd let everyone out there know.

ChelleIcky.

ChelleIcky,

Glad you got it working! :emotion-21: Thanks for posting back.

Take care,

Rick