Your Epson ET-2400 gets on Wi-Fi fastest with Epson Smart Panel or Epson's computer setup software. The printer has a button-only control panel, so skip LCD menu paths and use the setup method that matches your device.
Start with your phone or tablet if you want the simplest path. Use a Windows or Mac computer when you want the ET-2400 installed directly on that machine.
Start with Epson Smart Panel
Install Epson Smart Panel from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Connect your phone or tablet to the Wi-Fi network you want the ET-2400 to use.
Open Epson Smart Panel and follow the setup prompts for your Epson product. If the app opens to its home screen, tap the + icon in the top-right corner, choose Start setting up, and follow the app instructions.
Epson provides Epson Smart Panel as the mobile setup path for the ET-2400, and app features vary by product. Keep the phone close to the printer and router while setup runs.
Install with Epson software on Windows or Mac
Use this route when you want the printer installed directly on a computer:
- 1.Make sure the ET-2400 is not connected to the computer by USB.
- 2.Open Epson's ET-2400 support page, select Downloads, choose your operating system, and select GO.
- 3.Download the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package and run the setup program.
- 4.On Select Your Connection, choose Wireless connection.
- 5.Follow the remaining prompts, and enter the network name and password if automatic setup stops.
Try WPS when your router supports it
This fixes Wi-Fi setup when you want a button-based connection instead of typing the network password.
Press the WPS button on your router or access point.
Within 2 minutes, hold down the ET-2400 Wi-Fi button for about five seconds.
Release it when the Wi-Fi light and Wi-Fi Direct light flash alternately.
Wait until the Wi-Fi light turns green.
A green Wi-Fi light means the printer connected successfully.
Open the router app or admin page when the router uses a software or virtual WPS button instead of a physical one.
Fix setup after changing routers
After a router replacement or Wi-Fi name change, set up the ET-2400 again with Epson software. On Windows, remove the existing product software first; on Mac, reinstall setup software from Epson's support page.
During setup, connect the printer to the new router. Epson recommends dual-band mode with 2.4 GHz enabled.
If your router uses one shared name for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, give each band its own SSID, such as Home Network 2.4 GHz and Home Network 5 GHz. Connect the printer to the 2.4 GHz network.
Repair router settings that block setup
The most common cause is a router setting that blocks the printer or puts it on a network it cannot use.
Make sure 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi is enabled, because the ET-2400 is a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi printer.
If your router uses separate 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz names, choose the 2.4 GHz network during setup.
Check that DHCP is enabled.
Turn off MAC filtering and access restrictions, or add the printer's MAC address to the allowed list.
Do not set up the printer on a guest network that uses a privacy separator or isolates wireless devices from each other.
Confirm that the Wi-Fi name, password, and wireless security settings match the printer's supported WEP, WPA, WPA2, or WPA3 modes.
Clear old Wi-Fi settings and start fresh
Turn off the ET-2400 before resetting its network settings. Hold down the network status button, then press the power button until the Wi-Fi light and Wi-Fi Direct light flash alternately.
Release both buttons and wait. When the Wi-Fi light and Wi-Fi Direct light turn off, the printer's Wi-Fi settings are reset and Wi-Fi is disabled.
Run setup again with Epson Smart Panel, Epson's computer software, or WPS. Use this reset after failed setup attempts or when the printer is still holding old Wi-Fi details.
Connect with Wi-Fi Direct without a router
Wi-Fi Direct applies when you want a phone, tablet, or computer to connect straight to the ET-2400 instead of through your home router. It is for direct local printing, and Epson tells computer users to install the network software first.
Load paper in the printer.
Hold down the Wi-Fi button and press the network status button until the Wi-Fi light and Wi-Fi Direct light flash alternately.
Release both buttons.
After the lights stop flashing, make sure the Wi-Fi Direct light remains on.
Hold down the network status button for about seven seconds to print a network status sheet.
On your computer, phone, or tablet, select the Wi-Fi network name shown in the Wi-Fi Direct section of that sheet.
Enter the listed password to connect directly to the printer.
Print a status report for clues
Use the printer's own reports when setup fails or when you need the Wi-Fi Direct name and password:
- 1.Press the network status button to print a network connection report.
- 2.Review the report and resolve any listed errors.
- 3.Hold the network status button for at least seven seconds to print a network status sheet.
- 4.Use the status sheet to find the current network details or the Wi-Fi Direct SSID and password.
Skip the LCD Wi-Fi wizard
Older Epson instructions list an LCD path with Wi-Fi Setup, Wi-Fi (Recommended), and Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
The ET-2400 uses a button-only control panel.
Use Epson Smart Panel, Epson's computer software, WPS, or Wi-Fi Direct instead.
For a work or managed network, ask the network administrator to confirm that the printer is allowed on the Wi-Fi network and that the router is not isolating wireless devices from each other.
Keep the ET-2400 near the router during setup, then move it back once the Wi-Fi light shows it is connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Epson ET-2400 support 5 GHz Wi-Fi?
No. The ET-2400 is a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi printer, so connect it to a 2.4 GHz network.
Can I connect the ET-2400 to Wi-Fi without a computer?
Yes. Use Epson Smart Panel on a compatible iPhone, iPad, or Android device, or use WPS if your router supports it.
What does the green Wi-Fi light mean on the ET-2400?
During WPS setup, the Wi-Fi light turning green means the wireless connection succeeded.
Can I print without connecting the ET-2400 to my router?
Yes. Wi-Fi Direct lets a phone, tablet, or computer connect directly to the printer using the SSID and password printed on the network status sheet.