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Setting WPA

In the case of using WPA on a network, activate the WPA setting to be used for communication along with WPA. Consult your network administrator for information about making authentication settings.

Important

  • For setting WPA, installing the optional Hard disk is required.

1Press the [Menu] key.

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2Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Host Interface], and then press the [OK] key.

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3Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Wireless LAN], and then press the [OK] key.

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4Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Security Method], and then press the [OK] key.

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

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6Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Encryption Method], and then press the [OK] key.

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7Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select encryption method, and then press the [OK] key.

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Consult your network administrator for information about making encryption settings.

Encryption settings are as follows:

  • [TKIP]

    Uses the same algorithm as RC4, but further reduces vulnerability using methods such as key mixing.

  • [CCMP(AES)]

    Increases security using AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).

The display returns to the [WPA] menu.

8Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Authentication Method], and then press the [OK] key.

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9Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select authentication settings, and then press the [OK] key.

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Authentication settings are as follows:

  • [WPA-PSK]

    Performs authentication using an encryption key (a Pre-Shared Key) that is shared by the access point and client.

  • [WPA]

    WPA uses CA certificates and a RADIUS server to provide secure wireless communication.

  • [WPA2-PSK]

    As with WPA-PSK, authenticate using the encryption key (a Pre-Shared Key) shared by the access point and client. Enter Pre-Shared Key using between 8 and 63 ASCII characters.

  • [WPA2]

    WPA2 is an expanded version of WPA that fully supports IEEE 802.11i.

Wait for two seconds, the display returns to the [WPA] menu.

10If [WPA] or [WPA2] is selected in step 9, a confirmation message appears. Press [OK].

Wait for two seconds. The display returns to the [WPA] menu, proceed to step 15.

11If [WPA-PSK] or [WPA2-PSK] is selected in step 9, a confirmation message appears. Press [Enter].

12Enter the Pre-Shared Key, and then press [Accept].

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

  • Enter the Pre-Shared Key using between 8 and 63 ASCII characters.

  • Uppercase and lowercase letters are differentiated, so be sure to enter characters in the required case.

  • Wait for two seconds. The display returns to the [Authentication Method] menu.

13Press the [Escape] key.

14Press [Exit].

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15Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [WPA], and then press the [OK] key.

16Press the [Menu] key to return to the initial screen.

17Print a configuration page to confirm the settings.

Note

  • For details about printing the configuration page, see "Test Printing".