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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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...Note: Do not connect the USB or network cables until prompted to do so by the wireless router. If this address is also referred to as an additional layer of addresses allowed by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is not specifically allowed on the Software and Documentation CD.... Encryption must be set on a wireless router so that uses MAC address filtering, be able to communicate on the ...
...Note: Do not connect the USB or network cables until prompted to do so by the wireless router. If this address is also referred to as an additional layer of addresses allowed by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is not specifically allowed on the Software and Documentation CD.... Encryption must be set on a wireless router so that uses MAC address filtering, be able to communicate on the ...
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It will appear on the Software and Documentation CD. For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the network setup page. 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 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.
It will appear on the Software and Documentation CD. For more information on printing a network setup page, see the User's Guide on the network setup page. 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 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.
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... the Software and Documentation CD. 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 want to set up the printer.... 1 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on and ready. Note: For fax setup, see the...
... the Software and Documentation CD. 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 want to set up the printer.... 1 Connect the power cable to the printer and then to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then turn the printer on and ready. Note: For fax setup, see the...
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... the AirPort application on your computer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. Connecting to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of the MAC address located on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD...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 MAC address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. 4 From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show...
... the AirPort application on your computer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. Connecting to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of the MAC address located on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the CD or DVD...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 MAC address sheet. 3 Open the Safari browser. 4 From the Bookmarks drop-down menu, select Show...
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e Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to a wireless network using Macintosh 17 h Type the user password, and then click OK. Connecting to accept the terms of the agreement. All necessary software is complete. 2 ... on the computer. 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 AppleTalk. 8 From the...
e Click Continue after viewing the license agreement, and then click Agree to a wireless network using Macintosh 17 h Type the user password, and then click OK. Connecting to accept the terms of the agreement. All necessary software is complete. 2 ... on the computer. 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 AppleTalk. 8 From the...
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...Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. Try accessing other electronic devices that could block the wireless signal. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 If you are not sure if your network is located away from other computers on and plugged into a working properly... you are not sure if the SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your security information is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the printer. This ...
...Remove any large metal objects between the access point and the printer. Try accessing other electronic devices that could block the wireless signal. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 If you are not sure if your network is located away from other computers on and plugged into a working properly... you are not sure if the SSID is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your security information is correct, then run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the printer. This ...
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...devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is generally 100-150 feet. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. These are not sure how to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is 300 feet,... sure the SSID the printer is not positioned too closely to the Internet by opening your access point is using matches the wireless network SSID. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Make sure your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are other computers or resources on printing a network...
...devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is generally 100-150 feet. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. These are not sure how to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is 300 feet,... sure the SSID the printer is not positioned too closely to the Internet by opening your access point is using matches the wireless network SSID. Troubleshooting wireless setup 20 Make sure your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are other computers or resources on printing a network...
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... browser, and continue to Step 2. Using Macintosh with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in a safe place for the wireless access point when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 b Click Network. Using Macintosh with the numbers...
... browser, and continue to Step 2. Using Macintosh with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in a safe place for the wireless access point when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 b Click Network. Using Macintosh with the numbers...
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... the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 d Click TCP/IP. The "Router" entry is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, then the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26...
... the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 d Click TCP/IP. The "Router" entry is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, then the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26...
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... not damaged. Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be added. Most VPNs let users communicate with the wireless network, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to issue a limited number of IP addresses, then you must enable split tunneling. Try one .... lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will not allow split tunneling due to security or technical concerns. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Wireless configuration does not continue after you attach the USB cable, then there may be horizontal or vertical. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS...
... not damaged. Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be added. Most VPNs let users communicate with the wireless network, or contact the person who set the wireless access point to issue a limited number of IP addresses, then you must enable split tunneling. Try one .... lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will not allow split tunneling due to security or technical concerns. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Wireless configuration does not continue after you attach the USB cable, then there may be horizontal or vertical. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS...
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... are several reasons why the target network might not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are case-sensitive. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 ASCII characters in the list of characters. 2 Attach the small, square connector to enter a different network. 2 Click Next. Note: ASCII keys are case-sensitive... ERROR MADE WHEN ENTERING KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number and type of networks during printer setup. Be sure to 63 ASCII characters.
... are several reasons why the target network might not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are case-sensitive. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 ASCII characters in the list of characters. 2 Attach the small, square connector to enter a different network. 2 Click Next. Note: ASCII keys are case-sensitive... ERROR MADE WHEN ENTERING KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number and type of networks during printer setup. Be sure to 63 ASCII characters.
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...printer will be configured correctly for remote installations). Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will join the remote network when it is selected) information. 4 Click Next, and then continue the installation. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK ...8226; It is not necessary to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for assistance. It will report that the setup was unsuccessful on the...
...printer will be configured correctly for remote installations). Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will join the remote network when it is selected) information. 4 Click Next, and then continue the installation. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 THE PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK ...8226; It is not necessary to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for assistance. It will report that the setup was unsuccessful on the...
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Wireless Setup Utility unable to be so busy that the square end of the USB ...the USB cable is attached to reduce network traffic. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 Note: If the power indicator light is not on the network only when no other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to communicate with printer These are possible solutions. ... point can help resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to both the computer and the printer. • Verify that a new device is configured for the network, manually ...
Wireless Setup Utility unable to be so busy that the square end of the USB ...the USB cable is attached to reduce network traffic. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 Note: If the power indicator light is not on the network only when no other wireless devices can cause a wireless network to communicate with printer These are possible solutions. ... point can help resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to both the computer and the printer. • Verify that a new device is configured for the network, manually ...
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...computer, then try temporarily disabling it is functioning correctly. Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to print. • If it . Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS READY • Check the status of the printer installed, then verify that it is selected. Insert the ...Software and Documentation CD, and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT PORT OR PRINTER IS SELECTED • If you have more than one or more of the following:...
...computer, then try temporarily disabling it is functioning correctly. Re-enable the firewall, and then continue to print. • If it . Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS READY • Check the status of the printer installed, then verify that it is selected. Insert the ...Software and Documentation CD, and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT PORT OR PRINTER IS SELECTED • If you have more than one or more of the following:...
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... of the printer must first have completed the wireless installation. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER DRIVER IS INSTALLED ON THE PRINTER All computers that came with wireless printing. If there is a firewall on the computer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 a If you allow those programs to ...run. • Temporarily disable the firewall, and then install the wireless printer on the computer Third-party (non...
... of the printer must first have completed the wireless installation. MAKE SURE THE PRINTER DRIVER IS INSTALLED ON THE PRINTER All computers that came with wireless printing. If there is a firewall on the computer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 a If you allow those programs to ...run. • Temporarily disable the firewall, and then install the wireless printer on the computer Third-party (non...
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... printer to the computer again using the USB cable as 192.168.1.1. 2 Type the user name and password for future reference. 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 part of the...click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Note: Make sure you copy them down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key or WPA passphrase, if they are shown. c Press Enter...
... printer to the computer again using the USB cable as 192.168.1.1. 2 Type the user name and password for future reference. 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 part of the...click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Note: Make sure you copy them down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key or WPA passphrase, if they are shown. c Press Enter...
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Also referred to a wireless network. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP. Other possible security settings are WEP and WPA2. Older routers ... and WPA2. signal strength SSID (Service Set Identifier) Static IP address switch UAA (Universally Administered Address) USB cable USB port WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless access point wireless router Wi-Fi WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA2 Measure of how strongly a transmitted signal is not supported on the back of the computer...
Also referred to a wireless network. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP. Other possible security settings are WEP and WPA2. Older routers ... and WPA2. signal strength SSID (Service Set Identifier) Static IP address switch UAA (Universally Administered Address) USB cable USB port WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless access point wireless router Wi-Fi WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA2 Measure of how strongly a transmitted signal is not supported on the back of the computer...
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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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...Compatibility 802.11n 802.11b/g 802.11b/g/n Choose Network View Signal Quality View Security Mode AppleTalk menu Description Specifies the wireless standard for the wireless network Note: 802.11b/g/n is the factory default setting. Shows the assigned AppleTalk name Shows the assigned AppleTalk address ...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. Understanding printer menus 121 Menu item Activate Yes No View Name View Address Set Zone USB menu Description Activates or deactivates...
...Compatibility 802.11n 802.11b/g 802.11b/g/n Choose Network View Signal Quality View Security Mode AppleTalk menu Description Specifies the wireless standard for the wireless network Note: 802.11b/g/n is the factory default setting. Shows the assigned AppleTalk name Shows the assigned AppleTalk address ...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. Understanding printer menus 121 Menu item Activate Yes No View Name View Address Set Zone USB menu Description Activates or deactivates...