I tried your tip (using expert mode to configure the Vodafone Hub), but MAC filtering was already disabled on my (2022) router Tried everything including connecting to the printer (HP Deskjet) direct via USB and telling it what router and password to use Still did not work. BUT then noticed that the Firewall in the router was enabled. Disabled the firewall and it connected OK Have re-enabled the Firewall and printer is it still connected and working Have not tried other option: disabling the Firewall connecting via WPS then re-enabling the Firewall but suspect that would work as well
Thanks for taking the time to put your troubleshooting methods on here. Glad to hear you managed to get it working as I know how frustrating it can be. When all you want to do is print something! Which is why I made the little video in the first place haha. Im sure you’re info will help some other people out on here too!
I have exactly the same problem. Could you please tell me how to get to that page where you adjust the mac filtering ? I logged in my vodafone but can't find that. Typing that numbers on Top gets me nowhere.
On your router you should have a long number starting with something like 192. Type that into your address bar and it should bring up the router settings. I think there a qr code to scan which should bring it straight up.
MAC filtering was already disabled on my (2022) router: So no option to do that. I think I found the answer (worked for me anyway): 1. Login to 192.168.1.1 -> Under Sharing -> General settings -> Printers: Share All = [MAKE SURE THIS IS TOGGLED OFF] (I think if it is toggled ON, then the Router gives the Printer an IPAddress which is not in the subnet: 192.168.1.*** instead it will be 192.168.**.*** and therefore not listed as one of the wi-fi devices) 2. You can check the IPaddress of the Printer by printing out a page with all the settings: Click wifi button keep pressed until Power button flashes, then click wifi button again: This will print an information page: Verify you have a IP address listed and it has a value 192.168.1.*** 3. If your IPAddress is not 192.168.1.*** then you need to reset (a. Click wifi button keep pressed until Power button flashes, then: To connect to wifi (for using laptop for printing): click Black&White Button (or colour button for smart phone) then click wifi button, then when power button is 'flashing fast' click WPS button on Router until it’s light flashes (not just a tap), then you can wait (about 3 seconds more) for wifi button on printer to go solid blue. 4. Go back to steps: 1. & 2. again: The IPAddress should be: 192.168.1.*** now 5. Check that your printer is added by checking under: 192.168.1.1->Overview->Wi-Fi - You should see it listed as active and 6. Now you shoud be able to add the printer to your computer/smart phone. (Note: You may also need to restart your print spooler)
Yes I was trying to do this with a Vodafone GIGAbox instead of tortuously adding the SMART TV via the WIFI password on the tv screen. I logging into the setting as you did but there is no "MAC Filter" option. Oh well.
Hi, TBH, I don't remember but I did change the wifi password to something like 1234.... Which is easy to enter on the nonqwerty keyboard on the smart TV. Not fixing the problem but fixing the solution.... Sorry
