d
In the Wireless settings section, look for the SSID.
e
Write down the SSID.
Note:
Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters.
2
Obtain the SSID of the network that the printer is connected to:
a
From the printer, print a network setup page.
b
In the Wireless section, look for
SSID
.
3
Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer.
If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are connected to the same wireless network.
If the SSIDs are not the same, then run the utility again to set up the printer on the wireless network used by the
computer.
For Macintosh users with an AirPort base station
In Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
1
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences
>
Network
>
AirPort
The SSID of the network that the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network Name menu.
2
Write down the SSID.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier
1
From the Finder, navigate to:
Applications
>
Internet Connect
>
AirPort
The SSID of the network that the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network menu.
2
Write down the SSID.
For Macintosh users with an access point
1
Type the IP address of the access point in the address field of your Web browser and continue to step 2.
If you do not know the IP address of the access point, then do the following:
a
From the Apple menu, navigate to:
System Preferences
>
Network
>
AirPort
b
Click
Advanced
or
Configure
.
c
Click
TCP/IP
.
The Router entry is typically the access point.
2
Type your user name and password when prompted, and then click
OK
.
3
In the Wireless settings section, look for the SSID.
4
Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown).
Notes:
•
Make sure you copy the network information down exactly, including any capital letters.
•
Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for future reference.
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