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WPA pre-shared key

A valid WPA pre-shared key must be:

•

From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a WPA pre-shared key are case-sensitive.

or

•

Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.

Note:

ASCII keys are case-sensitive. Be sure to include any capital letters.

Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks

list

There are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the list of networks during printer setup.

N

ETWORK

DOES

NOT

BROADCAST

ITS

SSID

Some networks will not appear in the network list because they do not broadcast their SSIDs.

1

Select

I want to enter a different network

.

2

Click

Next

.

3

Enter the SSID, wireless mode, and channel (if ad hoc is selected) information.

4

Click

Next

, and then continue the installation.

T

HE

PRINTER

WILL

BE

MOVED

TO

A

REMOTE

NETWORK

•

It is not necessary to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security

information for that network is correct.

•

Continue setting up the printer. It will join the remote network when it is moved within proximity of that

network.

1

Select

I want to enter a different network

.

2

Click

Next

, and then complete the required network information.

Note:

The Wireless Setup Utility will report that the setup was unsuccessful on the last screen, but the printer will

be configured correctly for the remote network. To avoid viewing this screen, use the Advanced installation method

and select

Do not verify the printer can join the network (for remote installations)

.

T

HE

PRINTER

OR

INSTALLING

COMPUTER

IS

TOO

FAR

AWAY

FROM

THE

ACCESS

POINT

•

Move the printer and/or the computer closer to the access point.

•

Add another access point if wireless coverage is necessary in a new area.

Troubleshooting wireless setup

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Section	Page
Contents	3
Preparing to connect wirelessly	5
Follow these steps to set up your printer	5
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network	5
Adding the printer to a network that uses MAC address filtering	6
Connecting to a wireless network using Windows	7
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)	7
Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh	10
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)	10
Troubleshooting wireless setup	14
Wireless troubleshooting checklist	14
Printing a network setup page	14
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)	15
Cannot print over wireless network	15
Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless access point (wireless router)	15
Move the computer and/or printer closer to the wireless router	15
Move your access point away from other electronic devices	15
Make sure that your computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network	15
Check your WEP key or WPA passphrase	17
Disconnect from VPN session	17
Check your advanced security settings	17
Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached	18
WEP key or WPA pre-shared key not valid	18
Error made when entering key	18
Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks list	19
Network does not broadcast its SSID	19
The printer will be moved to a remote network	19
The printer or installing computer is too far away from the access point	19
The wireless network is not functioning	20
There is RF (Radio Frequency) interference between the wireless access point and the installing computer	20
There is an object blocking the signal between the printer and the access point	20
There are too many devices on the wireless network	20
Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with printer	21
Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration	21
Printer does not print after wireless configuration completes	21
Make sure the printer is turned on	21
Verify that the printer is ready	21
Disable third-party firewalls	22
Verify that the wireless network is working properly	22
Verify that the correct port or printer is selected	22
Verify that Windows is working properly	22
Verify that the printer is working	22
Make sure the printer driver is installed on the printer	22
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer	22
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation (Windows)	23
Make sure the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	23
Networking glossary	25

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