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Setup Procedure

This section describes how to setup wireless LAN interface.

To configure the wireless LAN settings: open [System Settings], [Interface Settings], select [Wireless LAN], and then use the following procedure.

illustration of wireless LAN setup procedure

Note

  • Select [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode] when communicating with Windows XP as a wireless LAN client using the Windows XP standard driver or utilities, or when not using the infrastructure mode.

  • When [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode] is selected in Communication Mode, select the channel for [Ad-hoc Channel]. Set a channel that matches the type of wireless LAN being used. For details about setting the Ad-hoc Channel, see Interface Settings.

  • You can specify either "WEP" or "WPA2" for Security Method.

  • Specify "WPA2", when [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure Mode].

  • If you select the [WPA2] option for Security Method, select one of the following: [WPA2-PSK] or [WPA2]. If you select [WPA2-PSK], enter your PSK. If you select [WPA2], authentication settings and certificate installation settings are required. For details about setting methods, see Security Guide.

  • For details about how to specify wireless LAN settings from the control panel on the machine, see Interface Settings.