4From the
5Add any installed hardware options, and then click Apply Changes.
Setting up wireless printing
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software.
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•Wireless Mode (or Network
•Channel (for ad hoc
Some ad hoc networks will also require the auto setting. Check with your system support person if you are not sure which channel to select.
•Security
–WEP key
If your network uses more than one WEP key, enter up to four in the provided spaces. Select the key currently in use on the network by selecting the Default WEP Transmit Key.
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–WPA or WPA2 passphrase
WPA includes encryption as an additional layer of security. The choices are AES or TKIP. Encryption must be set for the same type on the router and on the printer, or the printer will not be able to communicate on the network.
–No security
If your wireless network does not use any type of security, then you will not have any security information.
Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not recommended.
If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network using the Advanced method, then you may need the following:
•Authentication type
•Inner authentication type
•802.1X username and password
•Certificates
Note: For more information on configuring 802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the Software and Documentation CD.
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)
Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that:
•Your wireless network is set up and working properly.
•The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer.
Additional printer setup
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