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Connecting in PBC mode, Re-connecting to a network, WPS PBC - wireless

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Wireless network setup Connecting in PBC mode 1 Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for about 2 - 4 seconds until the status LED blinks quickly. The machine starts connecting to the wireless network. The LED blinks slowly for up to two minutes until you press the PBC button on the access point (or wireless router). 2 Press the WPS (PBC) button on the access point (or wireless router). a The light blinks fast on the WPS LED. The machine is connecting to the access point (or wireless router). b When the machine is successfully connected to the wireless network, the WPS LED light stays on. Connecting in PIN mode 3 You need to enter the eight-digit PIN within two minutes on the computer that is connected to the access point (or wireless router). The LED blinks slowly for up to two minutes until you enter the eightdigit PIN. The WPS LED blinks in the order below: a The light blinks fast on the WPS LED. The machine is connecting to the access point (or wireless router). b When the machine is successfully connected to the wireless network, the WPS LED light stays on. Re-connecting to a network When the wireless function is off, the machine automatically tries to re-connect to the access point (or wireless router) with the previously used wireless connection settings and address. 1 The network configuration report, including PIN, must be printed (see "Printing a network configuration report" on page 77). In ready mode, press the the control panel. (WPS) button for more than ten seconds on You can find your machine's PIN. 2 Press and hold the (WPS) button on the control panel for more than 4 seconds until the status LED stays on. The machine starts connecting to the access point (or wireless router). In the following cases, the machine automatically re-connects to the wireless network: • The machine is turned off and on again. • The access point (or wireless router) is turned off and on again. 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only) 86

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Wireless network setup
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2.
Using a Network-Connected Machine (B1160w only)
Connecting in PBC mode
1
Press and hold the
(WPS) button on the control panel for about 2 - 4
seconds until the status LED blinks quickly.
The machine starts connecting to the wireless network. The LED blinks
slowly for up to two minutes until you press the PBC button on the
access point (or wireless router).
2
Press the
WPS (PBC)
button on the access point (or wireless router).
a
The light blinks fast on the WPS LED. The machine is connecting to
the access point (or wireless router).
b
When the machine is successfully connected to the wireless
network, the WPS LED light stays on.
Connecting in PIN mode
1
The network configuration report, including PIN, must be printed (see
"Printing a network configuration report" on page 77).
In ready mode, press the
(WPS) button for more than ten seconds on
the control panel.
You can find your machine’s PIN.
2
Press and hold the
(WPS) button on the control panel for more than
4 seconds until the status LED stays on.
The machine starts connecting to the access point (or wireless router).
3
You need to enter the eight-digit PIN within two minutes on the
computer that is connected to the access point (or wireless router).
The LED blinks slowly for up to two minutes until you enter the eight-
digit PIN.
The WPS LED blinks in the order below:
a
The light blinks fast on the WPS LED. The machine is connecting to
the access point (or wireless router).
b
When the machine is successfully connected to the wireless
network, the WPS LED light stays on.
Re-connecting to a network
When the wireless function is off, the machine automatically tries to re-connect
to the access point (or wireless router) with the previously used wireless
connection settings and address.
In the following cases, the machine automatically re-connects to the
wireless network:
•
The machine is turned off and on again.
•
The access point (or wireless router) is turned off and on again.