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... to a network using MAC address filtering 11 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 13 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 13 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 15 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 15 Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Connecting using a USB cable 30 USB setup and connection...30 Connecting using an Ethernet network 32...
... to a network using MAC address filtering 11 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 13 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 13 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 15 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 15 Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Connecting using a USB cable 30 USB setup and connection...30 Connecting using an Ethernet network 32...
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... support person if you are not sure which channel to select. • Security Method-There are AES or TKIP. Preparing to connect wirelessly 11 Preparing to connect wirelessly Information you will need the following: • Authentication type • Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password •... Certificates Note: For more than one WEP key, enter up the printer on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the USB or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. WEP ...
... support person if you are not sure which channel to select. • Security Method-There are AES or TKIP. Preparing to connect wirelessly 11 Preparing to connect wirelessly Information you will need the following: • Authentication type • Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password •... Certificates Note: For more than one WEP key, enter up the printer on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the USB or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. WEP ...
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For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the network setup page. It will appear on the Software and Documentation CD. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, then the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the MAC address sheet that came with the printer. The MAC address appears in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. Preparing to connect wirelessly 12
For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the network setup page. It will appear on the Software and Documentation CD. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, then the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the MAC address sheet that came with the printer. The MAC address appears in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. Preparing to connect wirelessly 12
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... do so on and ready. Note: For fax setup, see the User's Guide on . Connecting to a wireless network using Windows Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is connected to the same wireless network where you are fully on the screen...
... do so on and ready. Note: For fax setup, see the User's Guide on . Connecting to a wireless network using Windows Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is connected to the same wireless network where you are fully on the screen...
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...printer. c From the Welcome screen, click Continue. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD...) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in MAC OS X version 10.3, but is ...
...printer. c From the Welcome screen, click Continue. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network pop-up menu, select your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description (PPD...) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in MAC OS X version 10.3, but is ...
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...Click Add. i Click Close when installation is installed on the computer. e Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to a wireless network using Macintosh 17 All necessary software is complete. 2 Add the printer: a For IP printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the...Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click Utilities. 3 Locate and double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From the first pop-up menu, choose ...
...Click Add. i Click Close when installation is installed on the computer. e Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to a wireless network using Macintosh 17 All necessary software is complete. 2 Add the printer: a For IP printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the...Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click Utilities. 3 Locate and double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From the first pop-up menu, choose ...
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...sure if the SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is turned on the wireless network. If the network has Internet access, then try connecting to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that may interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, ...; The printer is located away from which you are not sure if your security information is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your network is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the printer. Troubleshooting...
...sure if the SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is turned on the wireless network. If the network has Internet access, then try connecting to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that may interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, ...; The printer is located away from which you are not sure if your security information is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your network is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the printer. Troubleshooting...
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...Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Make sure your access point is using matches the wireless network SSID. Cannot print over the wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers...be temporary interference from your computer. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the ...
...Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs Accessories Command Prompt. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Make sure your access point is using matches the wireless network SSID. Cannot print over the wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers...be temporary interference from your computer. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the ...
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...choose Applications. 2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. Using Macintosh with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of your user name and password for future reference. c Press Enter. • The ...wireless access point, then you do not know the IP address of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser, and continue to Step 2. If you can find it: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. c Click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup...
...choose Applications. 2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. Using Macintosh with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of your user name and password for future reference. c Press Enter. • The ...wireless access point, then you do not know the IP address of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser, and continue to Step 2. If you can find it: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. c Click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup...
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... the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. If your wireless network. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 The "Router" entry is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security, then the WPA... b Click Network. Hexadecimal characters are stored. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive. e Click TCP/IP. End your wireless network. ASCII characters in a safe place for future reference. Notes: • Make sure you do not know this information, then see...
... the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. If your wireless network. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 The "Router" entry is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security, then the WPA... b Click Network. Hexadecimal characters are stored. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive. e Click TCP/IP. End your wireless network. ASCII characters in a safe place for future reference. Notes: • Make sure you do not know this information, then see...
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...or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. USB ports may be on your computer. Communication with the cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 To connect to your local network and to a VPN at the same time. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are ... must enable split tunneling. If there is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not let you continue configuring your printer wirelessly after you attach the USB cable, then there may be a problem with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You...
...or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. USB ports may be on your computer. Communication with the cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 To connect to your local network and to a VPN at the same time. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are ... must enable split tunneling. If there is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not let you continue configuring your printer wirelessly after you attach the USB cable, then there may be a problem with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You...
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...in the list of characters. Be sure to enter a different network. 2 Click Next. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in the network list because they do not...8226; Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number and type of networks during printer setup. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. 2 Attach the small, square connector to 63 ASCII characters. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII ...
...in the list of characters. Be sure to enter a different network. 2 Click Next. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in the network list because they do not...8226; Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number and type of networks during printer setup. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. 2 Attach the small, square connector to 63 ASCII characters. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII ...
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... join the remote network when it is a problem with devices on can join the network (for remote installations). Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will report that network is selected) information. 4 Click Next, and then continue the installation. THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that the access point broadcasts on the...
... join the remote network when it is a problem with devices on can join the network (for remote installations). Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will report that network is selected) information. 4 Click Next, and then continue the installation. THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that the access point broadcasts on the...
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... computer. • Try a different USB cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 USB ports can be on the back or on , then the printer does not have power. Too many computers, printers, and other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to reduce network traffic. Try one or more of...access point above or in again. • Try a different USB port on . • Verify that the square end of any obstacles. Wireless Setup Utility unable to both the computer and the printer. • Verify that the printer is configured for the network, manually entering all network ...
... computer. • Try a different USB cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 USB ports can be on the back or on , then the printer does not have power. Too many computers, printers, and other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to reduce network traffic. Try one or more of...access point above or in again. • Try a different USB port on . • Verify that the square end of any obstacles. Wireless Setup Utility unable to both the computer and the printer. • Verify that the printer is configured for the network, manually entering all network ...
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... can print with the printer to confirm that the correct printer is plugged into a functioning power strip or outlet. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices on the computer. • Add any non-Microsoft firewall... than one or more of the printer, and verify that the printer is selected. Insert the Software and Documentation CD, and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try restarting the computer. • Try installing the printer driver again. •...
... can print with the printer to confirm that the correct printer is plugged into a functioning power strip or outlet. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices on the computer. • Add any non-Microsoft firewall... than one or more of the printer, and verify that the printer is selected. Insert the Software and Documentation CD, and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try restarting the computer. • Try installing the printer driver again. •...
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...Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. Cannot print and there is working , but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be the problem. Find the network SSID 1 Type the IP address of your browser. a If you install the printer or...then try to print, then make sure you have the printer driver installed. b Type ipconfig. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is a firewall (other than the Windows firewall) on the computer. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER DRIVER...
...Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. Cannot print and there is working , but the printer will not print wirelessly, then a firewall could be the problem. Find the network SSID 1 Type the IP address of your browser. a If you install the printer or...then try to print, then make sure you have the printer driver installed. b Type ipconfig. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 If the printer and computer are configured correctly, and the wireless network is a firewall (other than the Windows firewall) on the computer. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER DRIVER...
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... sure you copy them down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key or WPA passphrase, if they are shown. Troubleshooting wireless setup 29 Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is typically the access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as ...Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again 1 Do one of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted. Note: You may be prompted to connect the ...
... sure you copy them down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key or WPA passphrase, if they are shown. Troubleshooting wireless setup 29 Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is typically the access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as ...Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again 1 Do one of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted. Note: You may be prompted to connect the ...
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.... Other possible security settings are less likely to form a wireless network A router that also serves as network name or BSS (Basic Service Set). Other possible security settings are WPA and WPA2. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. A newer version of WPA. Networking glossary 34...
.... Other possible security settings are less likely to form a wireless network A router that also serves as network name or BSS (Basic Service Set). Other possible security settings are WPA and WPA2. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. A newer version of WPA. Networking glossary 34...
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... Private Network 23 VPN lose connection to printer 23 W WEP key 24 Windows wireless network installation 13 wired setup 32 wireless printer does not print 28 troubleshooting 23 wireless installation does not continue after attaching USB cable 23 wireless interference 24 wireless network configuration information 11 does not appear in network list 24 installation, using Macintosh...
... Private Network 23 VPN lose connection to printer 23 W WEP key 24 Windows wireless network installation 13 wired setup 32 wireless printer does not print 28 troubleshooting 23 wireless installation does not continue after attaching USB cable 23 wireless interference 24 wireless network configuration information 11 does not appear in network list 24 installation, using Macintosh...
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...setting. "Disabled" indicates that the wireless network is Off. Menu item PCL SmartSwitch On Off Description Sets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a USB port requires it from the Embedded Web Server or the Wireless Setup Utility. It uses the default ...printer language specified in the Setup menu if the PS SmartSwitch setting is not encrypted. Lets you select an available network for the...
...setting. "Disabled" indicates that the wireless network is Off. Menu item PCL SmartSwitch On Off Description Sets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job received through a USB port requires it from the Embedded Web Server or the Wireless Setup Utility. It uses the default ...printer language specified in the Setup menu if the PS SmartSwitch setting is not encrypted. Lets you select an available network for the...