Connecting to Wireless LAN (MF4890dw/MF4880dw Only)
Be Sure to Check Before Setting
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The setup of the computer and wireless LAN or access point must be completed.
 If it is not set up, you will not be able to use the machine on the wired LAN network.
For the details, refer to the instruction manual for your network device or contact its manufacturer. |
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Switching the Connection Method to Wireless LAN
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Press [
] (Menu).
] (Menu).2
Press [
] or [
] to highlight <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].
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Press [] or [] to highlight <Select Wired/Wireless LAN>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <Select Wired/Wireless LAN>, and then press [OK].
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Press [] or [] to highlight <Wireless LAN>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <Wireless LAN>, and then press [OK].
Selecting a Method for Setting the Wireless LAN
Two methods are provided for connecting to the wireless LAN or access point, connecting using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function or connecting manually.
Select the appropriate setting method after checking the following functions on the wireless LAN or access point you are using.
When WPS button is placed:
When WPS button is not placed:
Setup manually.
Setting the Machine Using WPS (Push Button Mode)
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Switch the connection method to wireless LAN.
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Press [] (Menu).
] (Menu).3
Press [] or [] to highlight <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].4
Press [] or [] to highlight <Wireless LAN Settings>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <Wireless LAN Settings>, and then press [OK].
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Press [OK].
Press [] or [] to highlight <WPS Push Button Mode>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <WPS Push Button Mode>, and then press [OK].
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Press [
] to highlight <Yes>, and press [OK].
] to highlight <Yes>, and press [OK].
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Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the wireless LAN router and/or access point.
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The amount of time you must hold down the WPS button will depend on the model you are using.
Please refer to the instruction manual for your wireless LAN routers and/or access points. |
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If <Cannot find access point.> appears, press [OK] to close the screen, and follow the procedure from step 6.
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Make sure the Wi-Fi indicator blinks.
When the wireless LAN router or access point is detected, the Wi-Fi indicator blinks.
The next screen is displayed for approximately 2 seconds, and then the Wi-Fi indicator lights.
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If an error message appears, press [OK] to close the screen, and repeat starting from step 6.
If you cannot detect the access point after retrying, see the following:
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Wait until the machine sets the IP address automatically (approx. 2 min).
If you want to set the IP address manually, see the following.
"Setting by Manually Selecting an Access Point
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Switch the connection method to wireless LAN.
Write down the following information required for the settings.
The information is needed in steps 9 and 10.
The information is needed in steps 9 and 10.
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For more information on how to check, refer to the instruction manual of the wireless LAN router or access point, or contact the manufacturer.
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SSID
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It may be indicated as access point name or network name.
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Write down all if there is multiple SSID.
It is used when selecting an access point in step 9.
Network key
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It may be indicated as encryption key, WEP key, WPA/WPA2 passphrase, PSK or pre-shared key.
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Write down the network key that is currently specified for the wireless LAN router or access point.
It is used when entering an network key in step 10.
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Press [] (Menu).
] (Menu).4
Press [] or [] to highlight <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].5
Press [] or [] to highlight <Wireless LAN Settings>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <Wireless LAN Settings>, and then press [OK].6
Press [OK].
Press [] or [] to highlight <SSID Settings>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <SSID Settings>, and then press [OK].
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Press [] or [] to highlight <Select Access Point>, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight <Select Access Point>, and then press [OK].
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See the following when the <Cannot find access point.> is displayed.
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Press [] or [] to highlight the matched SSID that you have written down in step 2, and then press [OK].
] or [] to highlight the matched SSID that you have written down in step 2, and then press [OK].If the multiple matched SSID are displayed, select the one that is displayed at the top (a stronger signal).
The next screen is displayed for approximately 5 seconds.
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See the following when you cannot find an access point you want to connect.
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Enter the network key that you have written down in step 2.
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(1)
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Use the numeric keys to enter the network key.
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(2)
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Press [
] or [] to highlight <Apply>, and then press [OK]. |
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Press [] to highlight <Yes>, and press [OK].
] to highlight <Yes>, and press [OK].The Wi-Fi indicator blinks.
The next screen is displayed for approximately 2 seconds, and then the Wi-Fi indicator lights.
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If an error message appears, press [OK] to close the screen, check to make sure that the network key is correct, and follow the procedure in 7 again.
If you cannot connect the access point after retrying, see the following:
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Wait until the machine sets the IP address automatically (approx. 2 min).
If you want to set the IP address manually, see the following.