Epson WorkForce ES-580W Users Guide - Page 61

Wi-Fi Networking See these sections to use your scanner over a Wi-Fi network. Network Security Recommendations Connecting to an Existing Wi-Fi Network Direct Wi-Fi Mode (AP Mode) Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Setting Up Network Scanning Disabling Wi-Fi Features Network Security Recommendations To help deter unauthorized access to your product over a network, you should protect your network environment using appropriate security measures. Security measures such as these can help deter threats such as loss of user data, use of telephone and fax lines, and other intrusions: • Connect your product only to a network protected by a firewall Connecting your product directly to the Internet may leave it vulnerable to security threats. Instead, connect it to a router or other network connection protected by a firewall. Your router may already have a firewall set up by your Internet service provider; check with your ISP for confirmation. For best results, set up and use a private IP address for your network connection. • Change the default administrator password on your product If your product has an option to set an administrator password, change the default administrator password to deter access by unauthorized users to personal data stored on your product, such as IDs, passwords, and contact lists. Parent topic: Wi-Fi Networking 61