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only)This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up the wireless network connected machine and software.
This chapter includes:
•Getting started
•Choosing the wireless network installation type
•Setting a wireless network with the WPS button
•Setting a wireless network from the computer
•Setting a wireless network from the computer
•Turning the Wi-Fi network on/off
•Troubleshooting
For more information about the network environment, network
programs, and installing a network connected machine’s driver, refer
to the following chapters:
•See "Network environment" on page 34.
•See "Introducing useful network programs" on page 34.
•See "Installing network connected machine’s driver" on page 37.
Getting started
Choosing your network connection
Typically, you can only have one connection between your computer and
the machine at a time. There are two types of network connections to
consider:
•Wireless network without access Point (Ad-Hoc mode)
•Wireless network with an access Point (Infrastructure mode)
Infrastructure mode
This is an environment generally used for homes
and SOHOs (Small Office/ Home Office). This
mode uses an access point to communicate with
the wireless machine.
•See "Installing the machine on a wireless
network with an access point (Windows)" on
page 42.
•See "Installing the machine on a wireless
network with an access point (Macintosh)" on
page 44.
Ad-Hoc mode
This mode does not use an access point. The
wireless computer and wireless machine
communicates directly.
•See "Installing the machine on an Ad-Hoc
wireless network (Windows)" on page 43.
•See "Installing the machine on an Ad-Hoc
wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 45.
After choosing your configuration, follow the simple directions for your
computer’s operating system, but first locate the software CD supplied
with the machine before proceeding.
Wireless network name and network key
Wireless networks require higher security, so when an access point is first
set up, a network name (SSID), the type of security used, and a Network
Key are created for the network. Locate this information before proceeding
with the machine installation.
Choosing the wireless network installation type
There are various ways to install the wireless network to connect to the
machine. You can install a wireless network from the machine’s control
panel or the computer. For most users, we recommend using the WPS
() button to configure the wireless network settings.
From the control panel
•WPS ( ) : If your machine and an access point (or wireless router)
support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™(WPS), you can easily configure the
wireless network settings by pressing the WPS () button on the
control panel. (See "Setting a wireless network with the WPS button" on
page 41).
From the computer
From the compurter, we recommend using a USB cable with the
program provided in the supplied software CD.
•With a USB cable: You can simply set up a wireless network using the
program on the supplied software CD. Only Windows and Macintosh
operating system are supported (See "Setting a wireless network with
USB cable" on page 41).
You can also install a wireless network in Printer Settings Utility
with a USB cable after installing the driver (Windows and
Macintosh operating systems are supported).
•With a network cable: You can set up a wireless network using the
SyncThru™ Web Service program (See "Setting a wireless network with
network cable" on page 46).
Setting a wireless network with the WPS button
You can install a wireless network with the WPS () button.
After compleleting the wireless network connection, you need to install
a machine driver to print from an application (See "Installing network
connected machine’s driver" on page 37).