Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Notes:

• Make sure your wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly.
• Make sure your access point (wireless router) is turned on and is working properly.

Make sure you have the following information before setting up the printer on a wireless network:

• SSID—The SSID is also referred to as the network name.

• Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)—The mode is either infrastructure or ad hoc.

• Channel (for ad hoc networks)—The channel defaults to automatic for infrastructure networks.

  Some ad hoc networks will also require the automatic setting. Check with your system support person if you are not sure which channel to select.

• Security Method—There are three basic options for Security Method:

  • WEP key

    If your network uses more than one WEP key, then enter up to four in the provided spaces. Select the key currently in use on the network by selecting the default WEP transmit key.

    or

  • WPA or WPA2 preshared key or passphrase

    WPA includes encryption as an additional layer of security. The choices are AES or TKIP. Encryption must be set for the same type on the router and on the printer, or the printer will not be able to communicate on the network.

  • 802.1X–RADIUS

    If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network, then you may need the following:

    • Authentication type

    • Inner authentication type

    • 802.1X user name and password

    • Certificates

  • No security

    If your wireless network does not use any type of security, then you will not have any security information.

    Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is not recommended.

Notes:

• If you do not know the SSID of the network that your computer is connected to, then launch the wireless utility of the computer network adapter, and then look for the network name. If you cannot find the SSID or the security information for your network, then see the documentation that came with the access point, or contact your system support person.
• To find the WPA/WPA2 preshared key/passphrase for the wireless network, see the documentation that came with the access point, see the Web page associated with the access point, or consult your system support person.

Connecting the printer using the Wireless Setup Wizard

Before you begin, make sure that:

• A wireless network adapter is installed in the printer and is working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

• The Ethernet cable is disconnected from the printer.

• Active NIC is set to Auto. To set this to Auto, navigate to either of the following:

  • > Settings > > Network/Ports > > Active NIC > > Auto >

  • > Network/Ports > Active NIC > Auto

1. Depending on your printer model, navigate to either of the following:

   • > Settings > > Network/Ports > > Network [x] > > Network [x] Setup > > Wireless > > Wireless Connection Setup >

   • > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wireless Connection Setup

2. Select a wireless connection setup.

   Use	To
   Search for networks	Show available wireless connections. Note: This menu item shows all broadcast secured or unsecured SSIDs.
   Enter a network name	Manually type the SSID. Note: Make sure to type the correct SSID.
   Wi-Fi Protected Setup	Connect the printer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

   
   

3. Follow the instructions on the printer display.

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Before connecting the printer to a wireless network, make sure that:

• The access point (wireless router) is Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) certified or WPS-compatible. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.

• A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and is working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

Using the Push Button Configuration Method

1. Depending on your printer model, navigate to either of the following:

   • > Settings > > Networks/Ports > > Network [x] > > Network [x] Setup > > Wireless > > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > > Start Push Button Method >

   • > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method

2. Follow the instructions on the printer display.

Using the Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method

1. Depending on your printer model, navigate to either of the following:

   • > Settings > > Networks/Ports > > Network [x] > > Network [x] Setup > > Wireless > > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > > Start PIN Method >

   • > Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wi-Fi Protected Setup > Start PIN Method

2. Copy the eight-digit WPS PIN.

3. Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address field.

   Notes:

   • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
   • If you are accessing a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

4. Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.

5. Enter the eight-digit PIN, and then save the setting.

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server

Before you begin, make sure that:

• Your printer is connected temporarily to an Ethernet network.

• A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with your wireless network adapter.

1. Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

   Notes:

   • View the printer IP address in the TCP/IP section in the Network/Ports menu. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
   • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

2. Click Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless.

3. Modify the settings to match the settings of your access point (wireless router).

   Note: Make sure to enter the correct SSID.

4. Click Submit.

5. Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then wait for at least five seconds, and then turn the printer back on.

6. To verify if your printer is connected to the network, print a network setup page. Then in the Network Card [x] section, see if the status is “Connected”.

   For more information, see the “Verifying printer setup” section of the User’s Guide.

Verifying printer setup

When all hardware and software options are installed and the printer is turned on, verify that the printer is set up correctly by printing the following:

• Menu settings page—Use this page to verify that all printer options are installed correctly. A list of installed options appears toward the bottom of the page. If an option you installed is not listed, then it is not installed correctly. Remove the option, and then install it again. For more information, see Printing a menu settings page for non-touch-screen printer models, or Printing a menu settings page for touch-screen printer models.

• Network setup page—If your printer has Ethernet or wireless capability and is attached to a network, then print a network setup page to verify the network connection. This page also provides important information that aids network printing configuration. For more information, see Printing a network setup page for non-touch screen printer models, or Printing a network setup page for touch-screen printer models.