SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.

Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode will be either infrastructure or ad hoc.

Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to auto for infrastructure networks.

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 Method—There are three basic options for Security Method:

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.

or

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 installing the printer on a wireless network, make sure:

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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