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To set up a wireless LAN manually, specify the transmission mode and SSID (Service Set Identifier) of the wireless access point that the printer will use for network access.
Ask your network administrator for the SSID.
Setting the communication mode
Press [Home] (
) at the bottom of the screen in the center.
Flick the screen to the left, and then press the [User Tools] icon (
).
Press [Machine Features].
Press [System Settings].
Press [Interface Settings].
Press [Wireless LAN].
Press [Communication Mode].
Specify the transmission mode and the channel to be used for transmission.
Press [OK].
Press [User Tools] (
).
Press [Home] () at the bottom of the screen in the center.
Select an Ad-hoc channel according to the IEEE 802.11 standard you are using.
When using IEEE 802.11 b/g:
Channels 1–11
When using IEEE 802.11 a:
Channels 36, 40, 44, and 48
When using IEEE 802.11 n:
Channels 1–11, 36, 40, 44, and 48
The transmission mode of the wireless LAN can also be set using Web Image Monitor. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help
Setting the SSID
Press [Home] () at the bottom of the screen in the center.
Flick the screen to the left, and then press the [User Tools] icon ().
Press [Machine Features].
Press [System Settings].
Press [Interface Settings].
Press [Wireless LAN].
Press [SSID Setting].
Press [Enter SSID].
Enter the SSID, and press [OK].
Press [OK].
Press [User Tools] ().
Press [Home] () at the bottom of the screen in the center.
The SSID can also be set using Web Image Monitor. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help.
Cautions when using a wireless LAN
A wireless LAN uses radio waves instead of cables to send and receive data. Because radio waves usually pass through walls and other obstructions, the following problems may arise if you do not configure wireless security settings.
Information leakage
Information such as IDs, passwords, credit card numbers, and e-mail content may be seen by an unauthorized third party.
Unauthorized network access
Damage to or alteration of data and/or system configurations by viruses or other malware.
Impersonation of legitimate network users, resulting in data theft.
Theft of sensitive or confidential data.
To minimize the possibility of these threats, it is recommended that you check the available features of this printer, wireless access points, and other equipment that uses the wireless LAN, and configure security settings for the wireless LAN.
For details about the wireless LAN security settings such as WEP, WPA2, and IEEE 802.1X, see Security Guide.
