Wireless menu
Use the following menu items to view or configure the wireless internal print server settings.
Note: This menu is available only for models connected to a wireless network.
The Wireless menu is available from the Network/Ports menu:
Network/Ports > Standard Network or Network [x] > Standard Ne twork Setup or Network [x] Setup > Wireless
Menu item Description
WPS PBC Mode Lets you connect the printer to a wireless network by pressing buttons on
both the printer and the access point (wireless router) within a given
period of time
WPS PIN Mode Lets you connect the printer to a wireless network by using a PIN on the
printer and entering it into the wireless settings of the access point
WPS Auto Detect
Disable
Enable
Automatically detects the connection method that an access point with
WPS uses— WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) or WPS Personal
Identification Number (PIN)
Note: Disable is the factory default setting.
Network Mode
Ad hoc
Infrastructure
Specifies the network mode
Notes:
Ad hoc is the factory default setting. This configures wireless
connection directly between the printer and a computer.
Infrastructure lets the printer access a network using an access
point.
Compatibility
802.11b/g/n
802.11n
802.11b/g
Specifies the wireless standard for the wireless network
Note: The 802.11b/g/n is the factory default setting.
Choose Network
[list of available networks]
Lets you select an available network for the printer to use
View Signal Quality Lets you view the quality of the wireless connection
View Security Mode Lets you view the encryption method that a wireless network uses
Note: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple and secure configur ation that allows you to establish a wireless
network and enable network security without requiring prior kn owledge of WiFi technology. It is no longer
necessary to configure the network name (SSID) and WEP key or WPA passphras e for network devices.
AppleTalk menu
This menu is available from the Network/Ports menu:
Network/Ports > Standard Network or Network [x] > Standard Ne twork Setup or Network [x] Setup > AppleTalk
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