Wi-Fi Settings Guide
This manual explains how to establish a wireless LAN connection in infrastructure mode (for
connection through an access point (router)).
Infrastructure mode
This section explains how to connect to the network via a wireless LAN access point (router) as
shown below.
The settings
are complete.
To be con
fi
gured.
Access point (router)
Machine
Computer
For details about con
fi
guring ad hoc mode, see "Wireless LAN Setup" in the Operating
Instructions .
Check Your Wireless Network Environment
(1) Selecting the Confi guration Method
Make sure your access point (router) is connected to the network.
The con
fi
guration method depends on the access point (router) being used.
"WPS" is a function for automatically con
fi
guring the wireless LAN settings.
Does the device support WPS (W-Fi Protected Setup)?
Is there a WPS button
on the access point (router)?
Easy Setup Using
the WPS Button
Easy Setup Using
a PIN Code
Manual Setup
Yes
No
Yes
No
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About the WPS button and connection using a PIN code
Depending on the access point (router) used, setup may be possible using either the WPS
button, a PIN code, or both methods.
To establish a connection using a PIN code, the con
fi
guration screen of the access point
(router) must be displayed on the computer.
About WPS connection security
The encryption method for the devices is automatically con
fi
gured by WPS.
Security settings depend on the connection environment. Accordingly, it cannot be assumed that
the con
fi
gured security setting is the most secure.
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Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [Active] to automatically
obtain the IP address or
[Inactive] to specify the IP
address manually, and then
press the [OK] key.
If you have selected [Active], proceed to
Step 13.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [IP Address], and then
press the [OK] key.
Enter the machine’s IPv4
address using the number keys,
and then press the [OK] key.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to move
between
fi
elds.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [Subnet Mask], and then
press the [OK] key.
Enter the subnet mask using the
number keys, and then press the
[OK] key.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to move
between
fi
elds.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [Gateway Address], and
then press the [OK] key.
Enter the gateway address using
the number keys, and then press
the [OK] key.
Press the [
◄
] or [
►
] key to move
between
fi
elds.
(3) Confi guring the IP Address Set-
tings
Before con
fi
guring the wireless LAN settings,
con
fi
gure the machine's IP address.
For details about con
fi
guring the IPv6
address, see the Operating Instructions .
Press the [User Tools] key.
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Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [Network Settings], and
then press the [OK] key.
If you are requested to enter a
password, enter the password
using the number keys, and then
press the [OK] key.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [IPv4 Con
fi
guration], and
then press the [OK] key.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [DHCP], and then press
the [OK] key.
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Glossary of Wireless LAN Terms
Wireless LAN Access Point (Router)
This device routes data between wireless
LAN-capable devices and the Internet.
Infrastructure Mode
Select this to communicate via an access
point (router).
Ad-Hoc Mode
Select this to connect directly to a device
equipped with wireless LAN (such as a
laptop).
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
WPS is a standard for encryption settings
for connections between devices that support
Wi-Fi.
Devices that support this standard can be
connected easily using a wireless LAN with
encryption.
PBC
A WPS connection method using a push
button.
PIN
A WPS connection method using a PIN
code.
SSID
This is a network identi
fi
er for
differentiating one wireless LAN access
point (router) from another. It is also called
the network name or access point name.
WEP key/Passphrase
This is the password for accessing the
wireless LAN access point (router). It is also
called the network key or encryption key.
(2) Enabling Wireless LAN
Turn on the machine.
Press the [User Tools] key.
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Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [Network Settings], and
then press the [OK] key.
If you are requested to enter a
password, enter the password
using the number keys, and then
press the [OK] key.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [Wi-Fi Con
fi
guration],
and then press the [OK] key.
Select [Wi-Fi], and then press
the [OK] key.
.
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
select [Active], and then press
the [OK] key.
Press the [User Tools] key to
return to the Initial screen.
If you are requested to restart
the machine, turn off the
machine, and then turn it back
on.
A password for accessing the [Admin. Tools]
menu can be speci
fi
ed in [Admin. Tools
Lock].
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