Router functioning as an access point
Router functioning as an access point
You're experiencing an issue where your wireless printer is showing up on your network. Extending your Wi-Fi via a second router might help you locate it, but it's not guaranteed to work for all devices or configurations. Consider checking the printer's settings or contacting the manufacturer for more specific guidance.
The situation is clear—your Asus router failed, so you're switching to a Netgear Nighthawk X6 R8000. You're having trouble connecting a printer to the wireless network and have an old TP Link Acher C50 AC1200 ready as an access point. You need advice on getting the printer recognized by the second router.
It's been some time, but the main steps are clear: turn off DHCP on the TP Link router, as the Netgear will manage this. There seems to be a compatibility issue between the Netgear and the printer, so you should set a different SSID for the TP Link router—like "Printer Wifi." Connect one of the LAN ports on the Netgear to a LAN port on the TP Link (avoid the WAN port). This should resolve the problem, though I might have overlooked something.
It varies by printer. You probably mean a Wi-Fi connected one?
You may need to link it through USB to ensure the Wi-Fi configuration is saved on the printer. https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/sam.../c05591813