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Connecting to a wireless network using Windows, Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)

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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 set up and working properly. • The computer you are using 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. Make sure the printer and computer are fully on and ready. Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the screen. 2 Insert the Software and Documentation CD. Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 14

Section	Page
Contents	3
Setting up the printer	5
Follow these steps to set up your printer	5
Setting up the printer hardware	5
Choosing a connection method	11
Preparing to connect wirelessly	12
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network	12
Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering	12
Connecting to a wireless network using Windows	14
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)	14
Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh	16
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)	16
Setting up serial printing	19
Troubleshooting wireless setup	21
Wireless troubleshooting checklist	21
Printing a network setup page	21
Cannot print over wireless network	22
Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless access point (wireless router)	22
Move the computer and/or printer closer to the wireless router	22
Move your access point to minimize interference	22
Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	22
Check your WEP key or WPA passphrase	24
Disconnect from VPN session	24
Check your advanced security settings	25
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)	25
Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached	25
WEP key or WPA pre-shared key not valid	26
Error made when entering key	26
Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks list	26
Network does not broadcast its SSID	26
The printer will be moved to a remote network	27
The printer or installing computer is too far away from the access point	27
The wireless network is not functioning	27
There is RF (Radio Frequency) interference between the wireless access point and the installing computer	27
There is an object blocking the signal between the printer and the access point	28
There are too many devices on the wireless network	28
Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with printer	28
Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration	29
Printer does not print after wireless configuration completes	29
Make sure the printer is turned on	29
Verify that the printer is ready	29
Disable third-party firewalls	29
Verify that the wireless network is working properly	29
Verify that the correct port or printer is selected	29
Verify that Windows is working properly	29
Verify that the printer is working	30
Make sure the printer driver is installed on the printer	30
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer	30
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation	30
Make sure the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	30
Connecting using a USB cable	32
USB setup and connection	32
Connecting using an Ethernet network	33
Wired setup and connection	33