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Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
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Maintaining the printer 164 Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Before you begin, make sure that: • The access point (wireless router) is WPS‑certified or WPS‑compatible. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point. • A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer. For more information, see the instructions that came with the adapter. • Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview > Active Adapter. Using the Push Button method 1 From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method. 2 Follow the instructions on the display. Using the personal identification number (PIN) method 1 From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > Start PIN Method. 2 Copy the eight‑digit WPS PIN. 3 Open a web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address field. Notes: • To know the IP address, see the documentation that came with your access point. • If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly. 4 Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point. 5 Enter the eight‑digit PIN, and then save the changes. Connecting a mobile device to the printer Before connecting your mobile device, make sure to do the following: • Enable Wi‑Fi Direct in the printer. From the control panel, navigate to: Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Enable Wi‑Fi Direct. • Show the preshared key (PSK) on the Network Setup Page. From the control panel, navigate to: Settings > Network/Ports > Wi‑Fi Direct > Show PSK on Setup Page. • Print the Network Setup Page. From the control panel, navigate to: Settings > Reports > Network > Network Setup Page. Connecting using Wi‑Fi Direct 1 From the mobile device, go to the settings menu. 2 Enable Wi‑Fi, and then tap Wi‑Fi Direct. 3 Select the printer SSID. 4 Confirm the connection on the printer control panel.