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Setting a WEP Key

If the wireless network uses WEP to encrypt transmitted data, the corresponding WEP key must be set to the printer to allow communications with other network devices.

Ask the network administrator for the WEP key to use.

1In the [Wireless LAN] menu, press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Security Method], and then press the [OK] key.

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2Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [WEP], and then press [Details].

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When activating the WEP setting, you will need to enter the WEP key. If you have not entered the key, be sure to enter it.

3A confirmation message appears. Press [Enter].

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4Press the scroll keys to enter characters, and then press [Accept].

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  • When entering a character, pressing [Accept] will mask it with an asterisk for security reasons.

  • When using 64-bit WEP, up to 10 hexadecimal characters or five ASCII characters can be entered. When using 128-bit WEP, up to 26 hexadecimal characters or 13 ASCII characters can be used.

  • Up to 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters and 5 or 13 ASCII characters can be entered.

  • For ASCII character strings, uppercase and lowercase letters are differentiated, so be sure to enter characters in the required case.

5Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [WEP], and then press the [OK] key.

6Press the [Menu] key to return to the initial screen.

7Print a configuration page to confirm the settings.

Note

  • The WEP key can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see the Web Image Monitor Help.

  • For details about printing the configuration page, see "List/Test Print Menu", Software Guide.