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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, 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. 3 Click Install. Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 12

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	9
Preparing to connect wirelessly	10
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network	10
Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering	10
Connecting to a wireless network using Windows	12
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)	12
Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh	14
Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)	14
Troubleshooting wireless setup	17
Wireless troubleshooting checklist	17
Printing a network setup page	17
Cannot print over wireless network	18
Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless access point (wireless router)	18
Move the computer and/or printer closer to the wireless router	18
Move your access point to minimize interference	18
Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	18
Check your WEP key or WPA passphrase	20
Disconnect from VPN session	20
Check your advanced security settings	21
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)	21
Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached	21
WEP key or WPA pre-shared key not valid	22
Error made when entering key	22
Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks list	22
Network does not broadcast its SSID	22
The printer will be moved to a remote network	23
The printer or installing computer is too far away from the access point	23
The wireless network is not functioning	23
There is RF (Radio Frequency) interference between the wireless access point and the installing computer	23
There is an object blocking the signal between the printer and the access point	24
There are too many devices on the wireless network	24
Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with printer	24
Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration	25
Printer does not print after wireless configuration completes	25
Make sure the printer is turned on	25
Verify that the printer is ready	25
Disable third-party firewalls	25
Verify that the wireless network is working properly	25
Verify that the correct port or printer is selected	25
Verify that Windows is working properly	25
Verify that the printer is working	26
Make sure the printer driver is installed on the printer	26
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer	26
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation	26
Make sure the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	26
Connecting using a USB cable	28
USB setup and connection	28
Connecting using an Ethernet network	29
Wired setup and connection	29
Networking glossary	30