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I have a Netgear WNDR3700v5 router to which I have connected a MacBook Pro running macOS 10.12.6 and a HP LaserJet MFP 130FW printer.
The printer is set up to connect via AirPrint / Bonjour. Usually, I can print and scan just fine. However, after some time (days?), I cannot print anymore, neither can I scan. Using the Bonjour Browser I can verify that the printer cannot be detected from the Mac. What helps is basically restarting all my devices and reinstalling the printer.
When it does work, I see this listing in Bonjour Browser:
What I did to troubleshoot:
- I can always visit the printer's IP address, so it's not a general WiFi or connectivity issue.
- I have updated my router's firmware to the latest (V1.1.0.54_1.0.1)
- The same goes for the printer and macOS.
- Restarting the router seems to help, but it will stop working after a few days again.
- Enabling RIP v1 as suggested here did not work.
- Switching to a completely different WiFi router (my “dumb” ISP's modem) fixes the issue.
What can I do to fix this seemingly random problem?
slhck
Posted 2018-09-14T14:48:32.393
Reputation: 182 472
I'm pretty sure it's the router—restarting it works. I guess I'll buy a new router. – slhck – 2018-10-26T07:07:10.603