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Wireless LAN Configuration

Configure the following Wireless LAN settings according to the network environment using the control panel.

Important

Setting Name

Default

Communication Mode

Infrastructure Mode

SSID Setting

blank

Ad-hoc Channel

11

Security Method

Off

Wireless LAN Signal

-

Restore Defaults

-

  1. Press the [Menu] key.

    Control panel illustration

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

    Operation panel screen illustration

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

    Operation panel screen illustration

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

    Operation panel screen illustration

  5. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select the transmission mode of Wireless LAN, and then press the [OK] key.

    Operation panel screen illustration

    • To communicate wirelessly with a device that does not require an SSID to be set, select [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode].

    • The transmission mode of the Wireless LAN can also be set using Web Image Monitor.

  6. If [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode] is selected for [Communication Mode], confirm the channel to use for transmission.

  7. Press the [Down arrow key ] or [Up arrow key ] key to select [Ad-hoc Channel], and then press the [OK] key.

    Operation panel screen illustration

  8. Press the scroll keys to select the Ad-hoc channel, and then press the [OK] key.

    Operation panel screen illustration

    Select an Ad-hoc channel according to the IEEE 802.11 standard you are using.

    • When using IEEE 802.11 b/g:

      • region-a(mainly Europe and Asia)
        Channels 1 to 13

      • region-b(mainly North America)
        Channels 1 to 11

    • When using IEEE 802.11 a:

      Channels 36,40,44,48

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

  10. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings.

Note

Reference

Related topics

Setting the SSID
Confirming Wireless Network Connectivity
Cautions When Using a Wireless LAN