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2. Using a network-connected machine
Wireless network setup
Make sure your machine supports a wireless network.
Wireless network may not be available depending on the
model.
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Getting started

Understanding your network type

Typically, you can only have one connection between your
computer and the machine at a time.

Wireless network name and network key

Wire les s net wor ks r equi re h igh er se cur ity , so when an a cce ss po int 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.
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Choosing the installation type

You can install a wireless network from the machine’s control panel
or the computer.

From the control panel

You can configure wireless parameters with the control panel.
• See "Using the WPS" on page 33.
• See "Using the WLAN" on page 37.

From the computer

From the computer, we recommend using a USB cable with the
program provided in the supplied software CD.
Infrastructure mode
This is a n en vir onme nt g ene ral ly u sed for hom es a nd
SOHOs (Small Office/ Home Office). This mode uses
an access point to communicate with the wireless
machine.
Ad hoc mode
This mode does not use an access point. The wireless
computer and wireless machine communicates
directly.