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Printer on ethernet port but not on main wifi network
Printer on ethernet port but not on main wifi network
2025-02-16 13:49:55 - last edited 2025-02-18 05:37:04
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Model: TL-WA850RE  
Hardware Version: V7
Firmware Version: 1.0.1 build 201029 el.35823n

My printer cannot be found by all the devices on my wifi network. 

 

The TL range extender is connected to my wifi network and is shown in the Tether App as working well. 

 

The printer is connected by a short Ethernet cable to the TL range extender. 

 

The TL range extender has created a new wifi SSID which is not the same as my wifi network SSID.

 

How do I get my devices to see the printer?

 

My main wifi is a Deco mesh system.

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Re:Printer on ethernet port but not on main wifi network-Solution
2025-02-17 19:26:36 - last edited 2025-02-18 05:37:04

  @AndrewFD 

 

As a start update your RE firmware to the latest version TL-WA850RE(EU)_V7_1.0.13 Build 231115 from here.

This could probably resolve your issue, since this FW release fixes some problems with its wireless connection.

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Re:Printer on ethernet port but not on main wifi network
2025-02-16 14:50:05

  @AndrewFD 

 

Hi,

 

How are your devices trying to "find" the printer?

 

If automatic detection does not work, then add the printer by entering its IP address.

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Re:Printer on ethernet port but not on main wifi network-Solution
2025-02-17 19:26:36 - last edited 2025-02-18 05:37:04

  @AndrewFD 

 

As a start update your RE firmware to the latest version TL-WA850RE(EU)_V7_1.0.13 Build 231115 from here.

This could probably resolve your issue, since this FW release fixes some problems with its wireless connection.

If this was helpful click on the arrow pointing upward to make it blue. If this solves your issue, click the star to make it blue and mark the post as a "Recommended Solution".
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Re:Printer on ethernet port but not on main wifi network
2025-02-19 09:50:07

Hi, thanks both. I will try updating the firmware and see how it goes. 

  @terziyski 

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