MOVE YOUR PRINTER
Move the printer closer to the wireless access point (wireless router). Although the possible distance between
devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum range for optimal performance is generally
100-150 feet.
You can find the strength of the network signal on the printer network setup page.
CHECK MAC ADDRESS
If your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MAC
address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network.
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation
When the Wi-Fi indicator light is blink ing orange, it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless networking
but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured. The prin ter may be unable to join the network
because of interference, its distance from the wireless acc ess point (wireless router), or until its settings are cha nged.
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
MAKE SURE THE ACCESS POINT IS ON
Check the access point and, if necessary, turn it on.
MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE
There may be temporary interference from o ther devices such as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless
phones, baby monitors , and security sy stem cameras. Make sure your access poi nt is not positio ned too closely to
these devices.
MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS
ROUTER)
Move the computer and/or printer closer to the access point. Although the possible distance between devices in
802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum range for optimal performance is generally 100–150 feet.
You can find the signal strength of the network on the network setup page.
CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE
A WEP key or WPA pass phrase is like a passw ord. All devices on a W EP-secured wireless n etwork must share th e
same WEP key, and all devices on a WPA-se cured wireless network must share the same WPA passphrase.
Note: Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters, and store it in a safe place for f uture reference.

If you are using WEP security

A valid WEP key is:
•Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal chara cters are A–F, a–f, and 0– 9.
or
•Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII charac ters. ASCII characters are let ters, numbers, and symbols fou nd on a keyboard.
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