Hp c410 printer and netgear wnr 2500 wifi router

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For the past 8 years, I have been using a linksys router.  Every night, I shutdown everything including the router and the internet modem.   The next morning I would re-start everything and the printer would automatically reconnect through the router.  I finally replaced the dinosaur of a router with a netgeat wnr 2500 wifi router.  Now when I shut down the router, I have to recreate the connection.  I have used both the manual method and the WPS method, and neither has held.  I have also had occasional problems with the connection being lost or being difficult to make.  I would appreciate any suggestions.
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Hey @iwilder,
I understand that since hooking up your new Netgear router your HP Photosmart Premium Fax e-All-in-One C410a Printer fails to automatically reconnect to your network each morning as you disconnect all of your devices from power each night. However, your printer was able to automatically reconnect to your original Linksys router each day.  Because your printer does work fine once the wifi setup is run we know that the wireless card in your printer is functioning properly. I do believe that this issue is due to a setting conflict with the new Netgear router. I'm going to run you through some steps below to resolve this issue for you.
Step 1: Connectivity:
When you plug in all your devices in the morning, ensure that you plug your router in first. Once the router is on and functioning, plug your printer in. If the printer is plugged in prematurely, your network connection wont be active on the router and will cause  your printer not to automatically reconnect to your network. Therefore, this may just be a case of not allotting enough time for your router to power on before plugging in your HP Photosmart.
Step 2: Check Router Settings:
Certain settings on your router may cause your printer not to automatically reconnect. This doesn't meant that anything is 'wrong' with your router. It may just be that your router is doing its job too well and is not allowing your printer to automatically reconnect to the network as the printer is being seen as a 'threat'. To resolve this can I please have you ensure that the following ports are opened on your router and that the following settings are adjusted. If you're not sure how to adjust these settings on your own you may need to have Netgear support walk you through this.
Incoming (UDP) Ports to Open:
137, 138, 161, 427
Outgoing (TCP) Ports to Open: 
137, 139, 427, 9100, 9220, 9500
Please also check:
- Mac Filtering should be OFF
- Firmware updated
- Firewall may need to be 'off' for testing
Once these settings have been checked, please unplug your devices. Plug your router back in first. Allow your router at least 30 seconds to re-establish its network connection and then plug your printer back in to verify if the printer automatically reconnects to your network.
Please respond to this post with the result of your troubleshooting. I look forward to hearing from you!
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