Printer lost wireless connection

Photosmart 6510 B211a (Windows 7 64-bit) worked well 3 days ago. Now, error message shows no wireless connection. No changes in OS. Did the recommended troubleshooting. Wireless network test results show "no problems found." Shows wireless on and working, signal excellent; connectivity passed; network name found; printer settings consistent with wireless router seettings (belkin.7bd). Tried uninstalling HP software and reinstalling; still no connection found.
At my wits end. Anything else I should do?

OK, are you using security software that may have a firewall associated with it? If so, disable the firewall temporarily as a test.
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