Connecting to Wireless LAN (MF4890dw/MF4880dw Only)

Before connecting to wireless LAN, see "Attention (Connecting to 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.

Configuring with WPS Features

Configuring Manually

NOTE
You cannot use wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time. The machine's default connect method is "Wired LAN." When using a wireless LAN connection, it is necessary to switch the connection method to "Wireless LAN." "Switching the Connection Method to Wireless LAN or Wired LAN (MF4890dw/MF4880dw Only)" You can connect the machine to wireless LANs or wired LANs, but you cannot use both at the same time. When using a wireless LAN connection, do not connect a LAN cable to the machine. This may cause malfunctions.

NOTE

You cannot use wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time.

The machine's default connect method is "Wired LAN." When using a wireless LAN connection, it is necessary to switch the connection method to "Wireless LAN."

"Switching the Connection Method to Wireless LAN or Wired LAN (MF4890dw/MF4880dw Only)"

You can connect the machine to wireless LANs or wired LANs, but you cannot use both at the same time. When using a wireless LAN connection, do not connect a LAN cable to the machine. This may cause malfunctions.

Configuring with WPS Features

When your wireless LAN routers and/or access points support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) features, you can connect to the machine by using push button system or PIN code system.

NOTE
Checking WPS Functions: Check whether the box or body of the wireless LAN router or access points that you are using supports the WPS function. As an example, a symbol such as shown below can be seen on the shipping box or machine. This supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). If you are still not sure, contact the wireless LAN router or access point manufacturer. Other setting method: Refer to the following to set "WPS PIN code method" and/or security settings. PIN Code System Configuring Manually

NOTE

Checking WPS Functions:

Check whether the box or body of the wireless LAN router or access points that you are using supports the WPS function.

As an example, a symbol such as shown below can be seen on the shipping box or machine.

This supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).

If you are still not sure, contact the wireless LAN router or access point manufacturer.

Other setting method:

Refer to the following to set "WPS PIN code method" and/or security settings.

PIN Code System

Configuring Manually

Push Button System

Press the WPS button on your wireless LAN routers and/or access points for connection.

"Setting the Machine Using WPS (Push Button Mode)"

PIN Code System

Enter the PIN code generated by the machine to wireless LAN routers and/or access points for connection.

"Setting the Machine Using WPS (PIN Code Mode)"

Configuring Manually

If your wireless LAN routers and/or access points do not support WPS, enter the wireless LAN router and/or access point information to the machine for connection.

Select Access Point

From the list of access points searched by the machine, select a wireless LAN router or an access point to be connected and enter a network key for connection.

"Setting by Manually Selecting an Access Point"

Manual Entry

Enter manually the SSID and/or security information (encryption type/authentication method or encryption method/network key) of wireless LAN routers and access points to be connected to the machine.

"Setting by Manually Entering SSID"