HP Photosmart B209a no longer connecting to wireless since modem/router change

I recently had to change from a Motorola Surfboard modem and Netgear router (both at least 5 years old). The new modem/router combo is a C3700 Docsis 3.0. My HP Photosmart Plus printer model B209a no longer connects to the wireless network. I've tried both push button and pin. I get a WPS failed to connect. When I print network settings my network is listed but the printer shows as being offline with no active conection . Firmware is EIL1FNO926AR and shows up as the latest revision for the printer. Under 802.11 Wireless the mac address is given and status is disconnected. By the way, the printer and modem/router are approximately 3 feet apart on the same desk.
Any ideas as to what to do to get my printer back online or is incompatible with the new modem/router?
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