Samsung SL-C480FW User Manual - Page 156

Wireless network setup 11 Using the WPS Settings menu If your machine and access point (or wireless router) support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), then you can easily configure the wireless network settings through the WPS Settings menu without the need for a computer. • If you want to use the wireless network using the infrastructure mode, make sure that the network cable is disconnected from the machine. Using the WPS (PBC) button or entering the PIN from the computer to connect to the access point (or wireless router) varies depending on the access point (or wireless router) you are using. Refer to the user's guide of the access point (or wireless router) you are using. • When using the WPS button to set the wireless network, security settings may change. To prevent this, lock the WPS option for the current wireless security settings. The option name may differ depending on the access point (or wireless router) you are using. Choosing your type There are two methods available to connect your machine to a wireless network. • The Push Button Configuration (PBC) method allows you to connect your machine to a wireless network by pressing both the WPS Settings menu on the control panel of your machine and the WPS (PBC) button on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ WPS-enabled access point (or wireless router) respectively. • The Personal Identification Number (PIN) method helps you connect your machine to a wireless network by entering the supplied PIN information on a Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ WPS-enabled access point (or wireless router). Items to prepare • Check if the access point (or wireless router) supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). • Check if your machine supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). • Networked computer (PIN mode only) 2. Using a Network-Connected Machine 156