Evie,

 

Log in to your wireless router.

 

Change your SSID. This will make connecting easier.

 

Use WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security (Personal)

 

Password 13 characters long.

 

Use mixed mode.

 

Use channel 11.

 

Save and exit. Power off your isp modem/router and also power off your wireless router. Wait 30 seconds. Power on your ISP modem/router. Wait 15 seconds, then power on your wireless router.

 

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

 

Now you'll need to setup the printer like you did when you purchased it.

 

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.

Then you'll need to install the printer drivers. More instructions can be found at...

V305 & V305w All-In-One Printer owners thread (W7)

Let me know what happens.

Rick

Hi Rick,

Thanks for your reply.

I had already tried most of what you suggested but I did it all again as you specified.

Still no joy.

I think the problem is with the printer and the existing network settings that are in it.

I need a way to clear those settings, I know with Epson printers you used to be able to hold down a combination of buttons on the printer and then switch the printer on, this would take it back to a factory default state. Does anyone know if this is possible with Dell printers?

Thanks

eviepayne,

 

I did notice, with another forum member, that a Belkin Wireless N router would not recognize the WPA-PSK(TKIP) Security (Personal). Of course the wireless adapter/cards in these printers are for wireless G networks.

 

I have a Dell V715w Wireless Printer. On my network I had no problems connecting. I did have a Dell 3300 wireless print adapter and in order to change the network, I told it to connect to the neighbors network(which I did not have a password) and typed anything for a password. It told me it could not connect. I then went and then told it my network and password and it connected with no problems.

 

If you go to this link I provided, it tells you how to reset the printer and it's network card

 

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.

Reset the Printer's Wireless Network Adapter

Hi Evie

I've been having the same problem with my dell v305w printer connecting wirelessly to my network since changing from WEP to WPA security as you describe in your March postings. .  I have received the same instructions from the community as to what to do, but still have not been able to get that blue light on.  I've used the panel on the printer to supposedly clear the settings, but that doesn't seem to have any effect.  Was wondering if you ever got your printer to work?  I'm about to quit and just use the usb cord, but saw your postings and thought I'd ask how you made out.  Don't know if you're still looking at this site, but thought it was worth a try.