Printing network configuration report

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.

In ready mode, press and hold the

(WPS button) for about 15 seconds.

You can find your machine’s MAC address and IP address. For example:

•MAC Address: 00:15:99:41:A2:78

•IP Address: 192.0.0.192

•WPS PIN NUMBER : 75135772

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 27).

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 28).

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).

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 your network administrator, or the person that set up your wireless network, for information about your network configuration.

Setting a wireless network with the WPS button

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.

Items to prepare

You need to ensure you have the following items ready to use:

•Check if the access point (or wireless router) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).

•Check if your machine supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).

•Networked computer (PIN mode only)

Choosing your network connection

There are two methods to connect your machine to a wireless network using the WPS ( ) button on the control panel.

The Push Button Configuration (PBC) method allows you to connect

your machine to a wireless network by pressing both the WPS (

)

button on the control panel of your machine and the WPS (PBC) button on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™(WPS)-enabled access point (or wireless router) respectively.

The Personal Identification Number (PIN) method helps you connect your machine to a wireless network by entering the supplied PIN information on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™(WPS)-enabled access point (or wireless router).

Factory default in your machine is PBC mode, which is recommended for a typical wireless network environment.

Connecting to a wireless network in PBC mode

To connect your machine to the wireless network in PBC mode, follow the following steps:

You need to check the status of the wireless LED.

1.Press and hold the WPS () button on the control panel for about 2 - 4 seconds until the status LED blinks quickly.

• : The light blinks slowly on wireless LED. The machine starts connecting to the wireless network. The LED blinks slowly for up to two minutes until you press the PBC button on access point (or wireless router).