Totally stuck connecting new hp deskjet2542 wirelessly.

Have got new deskjet2542 and am not familiar with most of terms on support website so am totally unable to follow what to do! When I try to install software from website hp.com/print/dj2540 and for 3rd day in row says try again later cos of error. My printer doesn't seem to recognise my wifi. I've tried switching it all off and then back on. Router, printer then iPad- no joy. Tried taking off broadband shield - no joy. Can't understand help site as seems to suggest doing things with router I don't understand. I have an ipad2 and have sky broadband. I live in the Uk. My wireless camera connects no problem to my iPad. Help!!!!!
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OK, good this will be easy.
Press and hold the Wireless button on the printer for more than 3 seconds to start WPS push
mode. The Wireless status light starts blinking.
Press the WPS button on your router within 2 minutes of pressing the button on the printer. The WPS button is the middle one on the front of the router.
Give them a couple of minutes to communicate with each other, then the printer should be connected.
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