In the case of using WPA on a network, activate the WPA setting to be used for communication along with WPA.
You can specify this setting only if [Communication Mode] is set to [Infrastructure].
Only CCMP (AES) is available as the encryption method.
WPA type |
Description |
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WPA2 |
WPA2 is an expanded version of WPA that fully supports IEEE 802.11i. As with WPA, the printer performs authentication using an external authentication server (RADIUS server) that supports IEEE 802.1X. |
WPA2-PSK |
Performs authentication using an encryption key (a Pre-Shared Key) that is shared by the access point and client. External authentication servers are not used. |
Press the [Menu] key, and then select the setting items using the [] or [] key.
Select [Host Interface] Press [OK]
Select [Wireless LAN] Press [OK]
Select[ Security Method] Press [OK]
Select [WPA2] Press [Details]
Select the authentication method Press [OK]
Press [Exit]
When selecting WPA2-PSK, enter the Pre-Shared Key, and then select [Accept].
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.
Press [Menu] twice.
To set the encryption method to [WPA2], you must specify IEEE 802.1X. For details, see Configuring IEEE 802.1X Authentication.
This can also be specified via Web Image Monitor. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help.