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8.
WEP
Security Mode
– Allows the user to communicate through the network using WEP wireless encryption.
With WEP one can select 64 bit or 128 bit encryption. When the security encryption mode is chosen it will be
required to enter the “Pass Phrase” for the local wireless network. Some networks also enforce the use of a
default transmit key. If needed select one
, else leave it set to “1”. Next the four security key values will have to
be entered to match those of the local network. Finally click on
OK
to have these values transmitted to the
printer (through the cable). The printer will reset and upon re-initialization it will establish wireless communication
with the local network. The handshaking involved in establishing wireless communication can take up to 30
seconds. Go to
9. The printer will reset. Depending on your operating system, this rest may happen less than 60 seconds or as
long as 5 minutes. Upon re-initialization it will establish wireless communication with the local network.
Depending on your network, a connection can be established in less than 60 seconds or as long as 5 minutes.
Messages will be displayed on the LCD display when the printer is connecting. When it is connected the display
will show a series of up to 5 pound signs (#####) representing signal strength (see image below).
If it fails and displays IDLE then there is a problem. See
10. Press the TEST button to print out a self-test ticket. This ticket will show the IP address that was acquired by the
printer. You may use the configuration and test program to test this interface connection. You would run the
program like you are connecting to an Ethernet printer and enter in the IP address that is shown on the self-test
ticket.
Please go to the link below if you need assistance in configuring your Wi-Fi connection.
www.bocasystems.com/onlinesupportform.html
If your printer has an options Ethernet port then this port will be disable while the printer is in Wi-Fi mode. The
printer is not able to run both Ethernet and Wi-Fi at the same time. If you need to go back to using the
Ethernet port then the Wi-Fi needs to be disable. This may be done by repeating the above procedure but at
step # 4 choosing
Disable Wireless.
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