User GuideIM 2702

Connecting to a Wireless LAN

You can operate the machine from your computer when the machine is connected to an access point of a wireless LAN. Under normal use, such as when the machine is used from all computers on the same floor, connect the machine to an access point in the infrastructure mode.

Important

  • Specify the country or region in which the machine is used correctly before using the wireless LAN.

  • You may violate the local law or regulation if you specify the setting incorrectly.

  • To specify the country or region, display the [System Settings][Interface Settings][Wireless LAN][Country / Region] screen, and then select your country or region.

Configuring connection in the infrastructure mode

The machine supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for configuration.

  • When the access point supports WPS, you can configure the connection by pressing the push button of the access point or entering the PIN code displayed on the machine in the access point from the computer.

  • When the access point does not support WPS or you are not certain whether it supports WPS, specify the SSID or encryption key of the access point manually.

In either case, you can perform setup in the wizard format (Initial Settings) or use manual setup in [System Settings]. If you use "WPA2" for the security method of the access point, you cannot configure the connection from [Installation Settings]. In this case, configure the connection from [System Settings].

Configuring the Infrastructure Mode in the Wizard Format

Configure the infrastructure mode on [Network Settings] of [Installation Settings].

1On the Home screen, press [Settings].

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2Press [Basic Settings When Installing][Installation Settings].

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3Press [Network Settings].

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4Select [Wireless LAN], and then press [Next].

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5Select a connection method.

Select one of the methods from among [Network], [Push Button], and [PIN Code].

When you select [Network]

Select an access point or press [Other].

To select an access point, select the access point to use from the list of access points. If the key symbol is displayed, specify the security method and password. When you select [Other], specify the network name, security method, and password of the access point to use.

When you select [Push Button]

By following the instructions on the screen, press the PUSH button of the access point (router) to connect to the network.

When you select [PIN Code]

By following the instructions on the screen, register the PIN code displayed on the screen of the machine to the access point (router). Use the computer connected to the access point to enter the PIN code. For details about entering the PIN code using the computer, see the user’s manual of the access point.

6After completing the configuration, press [Next].

7On the "Direct Connection Settings" screen, specify whether to enable a direct connection.

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When a direct connection is enabled, you can access the machine from a smart device. Proceed to the setting of the USB connection as necessary.

8Press [OK].

9After completing the configuration, press [Home] (Operation panel screen illustration).

Configuring the Infrastructure Mode on System Settings

Configure the infrastructure mode on [Interface Settings] of [System Settings]. When the access point you use supports WPS, you do not need to specify the encryption key or security method of the access point.

Configuring the connection using WPS

1On the Home screen, press [Settings].

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2Press [Machine Features Settings].

3Press [System Settings][Interface Settings][Wireless LAN].

4Press [Wireless LAN: Easy Setup / Direct Connection].

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Using the WPS button

When the access point is within arm’s reach, use the WPS button.

  1. Press [Push Button].

  2. Press [Connect], and then press the WPS button on the access point (router) within 2 minutes.

    Illustration of the access point

    The connection message is displayed.

Using the PIN code

If the access point is located out of your reach such as on a high wall or shelf top, or the machine is not connected to the access point by pressing the WPS button, use the PIN code.

  1. Prepare a computer that can connect to the access point.

  2. On the control panel of the machine, press [Enrollee][Connect].

  3. Display the management screen of the access point on the computer and enter the PIN code displayed on the machine.

    The connection message is displayed.

    For details about entering the PIN code using the computer, see the user’s manual of the access point.

5After completing the configuration, press [Home] (Operation panel screen illustration).

Configuring the connection manually

Confirm the SSID, encryption key and security method specified in the access point, and then follow the procedure below.

  • The encryption key may be written as "network key", "PSK", or "passphrase".

1On the Home screen, press [Settings].

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2Press [Machine Features Settings].

3Press [System Settings][Interface Settings][Wireless LAN].

4Press [SSID Setting], and then enter the SSID specified in the access point.

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5Press [Security Method], and then select the security method specified in the access point.

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  • If you selected [WEP], enter the encryption key specified in the access point.

  • If you selected [WPA2], select the authentication method specified in the access point ([WPA2-PSK] or [WPA2]), and then enter the encryption key.

6Press [Wireless LAN Signal] to check the connection status.

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7After completing the configuration, press [Home] (Operation panel screen illustration).

Using the Ad-hoc Mode

To connect the machine and computer without going through an access point, configure the ad-hoc mode in [Interface Settings] of [System Settings].

1On the Home screen, press [Settings].

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2Press [Machine Features Settings].

3Press [System Settings][Interface Settings][Wireless LAN].

4Press [Communication Mode], and then press [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode].

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5Press [OK].

6Press [SSID Setting], and then enter the SSID.

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The SSID entered here is displayed on the computer.

7Press [Ad-hoc Channel] and select a channel to use.

Select the channel that accommodates the type of the wireless LAN supported on the computer. The available channels depend on the country selected in the Basic Settings.

  • IEEE 802.11 b (2.4 GHz)

    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

  • IEEE 802.11a (5 GHz)

    36, 40, 44, 48

If the connection is poor or the communication speed is extremely slow, change the channel.

8Press [Security Method], select [WEP] from the security methods, and then enter the encryption key.

9Press [Wireless LAN Signal] to check the connection status.

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10After completing the configuration, press [Home] (Operation panel screen illustration).