Switching Wireless Networking (WLAN) On/Off

Wireless networking is activated by default. You have EN the option of turning this function off.

1Press C, 080 and OK.

2Use [to select whether you would like to turn the function on or off.

3Confirm with OK.

Setting up a Wireless Network (WLAN) Using the Wizard

You can integrate your device very quickly and easily into an existing wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or using a wireless network scan. Using WPS, all important settings like network name (SSID) are automatically configured and the connection protected with secure WPA Encryption.

Using Wi-Fi Protected Set-up (WPS)

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can integrate your device into an existing wireless network in two different ways very quickly and easily. You can activate the login with a pin code or using Push Button Configuration (PBC), if your access point (Access Point, Router) supports this method.

Using WPS with Pin Code

1Press C, 0811 and OK.

2Use [ to select WPS PIN.

3A pin code appears on the display. Enter this pin code in your access point (Access Point, Router).

4Press OK on the device. The WLAN access point and device connect automatically and create a WPA protected connection.

Using WPS with Push Button

Configuration (PBC)

1Press C, 0811 and OK.

2Use [ to select WPS PBC.

3Activate Push Button Configuration on the WLAN access point. The WLAN access point and device connect automatically and create a WPA protected connection.

Using Network Scan

Your device shows you a list of all available wireless net- works. A wizard helps you connect with the desired wireless network.

1Press C, 0812 and OK.

2The available wireless networks are displayed. Use [ to select the desired wireless network.

3Confirm with OK.

4Select an encryption standard or switch off network security using [

5Confirm with OK.

6Enter the password for the network.

Notice

WEP Key

With 64-bit encryption, the WEP key must be either 5 characters (ASCII) or 10 numbers (hexadecimal). With 128-bit encryp- tion, the WEP key must be either 13 characters (ASCII) or 26 numbers (hexadeci- mal). You can find the WEP key in the network settings of your PC.

Notice

WPA Key

Enter an 8 to 63 character long password. The password can contain alphanumerical characters—numbers and letters—and any other symbol available on the keypad. The only invalid character is "€” (the euro currency symbol).

7Confirm with OK.

8The device connects with the wireless network and automatically attempts to obtain an IP address.

Setting Up a Wireless Network (WLAN) Manually

The PC and all other devices must have their parameters set up to the same network as the multifunction machine. All required information for setting the param- eters, like name of the network (SSID), type of wireless network, WEP key, IP address and subnet mask must match the data from the network. You can obtain the necessary information from the network configuration of your computer or the access point (Access Point, Router).

1Press C, 0821 and OK.

2Entering the SSID.

You can find the network name (Service Set ID) in the network settings of your computer. The SSID must match the SSID on the computer or on the access point (Access Point, Router).

3Confirm with OK.

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