Install software for Mac computers on a wireless network

Before installing the product software, make sure the product is not connected to the network using a network cable.

If your wireless router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), obtain the wireless router network settings from your system administrator, or complete the following tasks:

Obtain the wireless network name or service set identifier (SSID).

Determine the security password or encryption key for the wireless network.

Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS

If your wireless router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), this is the simplest way to set up the product on a wireless network.

1.From the Home screen, touch the Wireless button.

2.Touch the Wireless Menu button, and then touch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.

3.Use one of these methods to complete the setup:

Pushbutton: Select the Pushbutton option and follow the instructions on the control panel. Establishing the wireless connection can take a few minutes.

PIN: Select the Generate PIN option and follow the instructions on the control panel. The product generates a unique PIN, which you must type into the wireless router's setup screen. Establishing the wireless connection can take a few minutes.

NOTE: If this method is not successful, try using the Wireless Setup Wizard on the product control panel or try using the USB cable connection method.

Connect the product to a wireless network using the Wireless Setup Wizard

If your wireless router does not support WiFi-Protected Setup (WPS), you can use this method to install the product on a wireless network.

1.From the Home screen, touch the Wireless button.

2.Touch the Wireless Menu button, and then touch the Wireless Setup Wizard button.

3.The product scans for available wireless networks and returns a list of network names (SSIDs). Select the SSID for your wireless router from the list if it is available. If the SSID for your wireless router is not in the list, touch the Enter SSID button. When prompted for the type of network security, select the option that your wireless router uses. A keypad opens on the control panel display.

4.If your wireless router uses WPA security, type the passphrase on the keypad. If your wireless router uses WEP security, type the key on the keypad.

5.Touch the OK button, and wait while the product establishes a connection with the wireless router. Establishing the wireless connection can take a few minutes.

Connect the product to a wireless network using a USB cable

If your wireless router does not support WiFi-Protected Setup (WPS), use this method to set up the product on a wireless network. Using a USB cable to transfer settings makes setting up a wireless

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