In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier

1From the Finder, navigate to: Applications > Internet Connect > AirPort

The SSID of the network that the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network menu.

2Write down the SSID.

For Macintosh users with an access point

1Type the IP address of the access point in the address field of your Web browser and continue to step 2.

If you do not know the IP address of the access point, then do the following:

aFrom the Apple menu, navigate to: System Preferences > Network > AirPort

bClick Advanced or Configure.

cClick TCP/IP.

The Router entry is typically the access point.

2Type your user name and password when prompted, and then click OK.

3In the Wireless settings section, look for the SSID.

4Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown).

Notes:

Make sure you copy the network information down exactly, including any capital letters.

Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for future reference.

Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time?

Yes, the printer supports a simultaneous USB and network connection. The printer can be configured in the following ways:

Locally attached (connected to a computer using a USB cable)

Wireless network

Wireless network and locally attached simultaneously

What is a MAC address?

A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a 48-bit identifier associated with the hardware of network equipment. The MAC address may also be called the physical address because it is connected to the hardware of a device instead of its software. The MAC address is displayed as a hexadecimal number in this format: 01-23-45-67-89-AB.

Every device capable of communicating on a network has a MAC address. Network printers, computers, and routers, whether Ethernet or wireless, all have MAC addresses.

While it is possible to change the MAC address of a network device, it is not common practice to do so. For this reason, MAC addresses are considered permanent. IP addresses are easily changed, so MAC addresses are a more reliable method of identifying a specific device on a network.

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