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5. Wireless network setup (applicable to Wi-Fi
models)
Wireless network connection type is divided into basic structure mode and Wi-Fi Direct mode. If
you have problems with wireless network setup, please refer to
Setup FAQs.
Basic structure mode: connecting to a wireless device via router
1. Access point (wireless router)
2. Wireless network printer
3. Computer connecting to access point via wireless network
4. Computer connecting to access point via network cable
Wi-Fi Direct mode: wireless client is connecting to a printer with Wi-Fi
function
1. Wireless network printer
2. Wireless client is directly connecting to a wireless network printer
5.1. Basic structure mode
You can connect a computer to your printer via access point (wireless router) as the medium.
Access point (wireless router) connection is divided into wireless network setup and Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS).
Note:
• The machine with the fax feature supports automatic search of wireless network
through the printer's control panel to select the wireless network you desire and then
input its password for connection.
Important: Before wireless network installation, you must learn about the service set identifier
(SSID) and password of your access point in order to use them during wireless network setup. If
they cannot be determined, please consult your network administrator or access point (wireless
router) manufacturer.
5.1.1. Wireless network setup tools
If your computer has been installed with a driver and had been connected to wireless network,
but the wireless network was changed, you can set it again with wireless network setup tools.
5.1.1.1. Preliminary preparations
1. Access point (wireless router).
2. A computer that has been connected to network.
3. A printer that has wireless network function.
