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Printer Connection and Software Installation
You can select a method to configure a wireless setting from the following:
*1
WPS-PBC (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Push Button Configuration) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for
wireless configuration, by starting WPS-PBC on the printer with the
(
WPS
) button or operator panel menu, and then pressing
the button provided on the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router. This setting is available only when the access point
supports WPS-PBC.
*2
WPS-PIN (Wi-Fi Protected Setup-Personal Identification Number) is a method to authenticate and register devices required for
wireless configuration, by entering PIN assignments in the printer and computer. This setting, performed through access point, is
available only when the access point of your wireless router supports WPS.
• WPS-PBC (WPS Button)
You can start WPS-PBC by pressing the
(
WPS
) button.
NOTE:
•
WPS-PBC is available only when the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router supports WPS-PBC.
•
Before starting WPS-PBC with the
(
WPS
) button, confirm the position of the WPS button (button name may vary) on the
wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router. For information about the WPS operation on the wireless LAN access point
(Registrar) or router, refer to the manual supplied with the product.
•
The
(
Wi-Fi
) LED lights up or blinks to indicate the printer's wireless connection status. For more information, see "Status
of Wi-Fi LED" on page 22.
If a problem occurs or error messages are displayed on the LCD panel, see "Wireless Problems" on page 229.
1
Press and hold the
(
WPS
) button on the printer for three seconds.
Confirm that the
(
Wi-Fi
) LED starts to blink slowly and
Press WPS Button on WPS Router
appears on
the LCD panel.
2
Start the WPS operation on the wireless LAN access point (Registrar) or router within two minutes.
When WPS is successful, the
(
Wi-Fi
) LED lights up. The wireless connection is established and setup for
wireless LAN is complete.
Using the installer on the
Software Pack CD-ROM
(Windows Only) (Recommended for initial setup)
Refer to "Launching the FX Printer Installation Screen" on page 51.
WPS-PBC (
(
WPS
) button)
*1
Refer to "WPS-PBC (WPS Button)" on page 42.
WPS-PBC (Operator Panel Menu)
*1
Refer to "WPS-PBC (Operator Panel Menu)" on page 43.
WPS-PIN
*2
Refer to "WPS-PIN" on page 43.
Auto SSID Setup
Refer to "Auto SSID Setup" on page 44.
Manual SSID Setup
Refer to "Manual SSID Setup" on page 44.