Setting by Manually Entering SSID

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

Connecting

1
Switch the connection method to wireless LAN.
2
Write down the important information for the settings.
For more information on how to check, refer to the instruction manual of the wireless LAN router or access point, or contact the manufacturer.
SSID
It may be indicated as access point name or network name.
Write down all if there is multiple SSID.
It is used when entering the SSID in step 9.
Type of Encryption
Write down the network key that is currently specified for the wireless LAN router or access point.
The machine supports WEP or WPA/WPA2-PSK.
It is used when selecting the encryption type in step 10.
WEP Authentication Method (802.11 Authentication)
Open System or Shared Key
It is used when selecting the WPA authentication method in step 11.
WPA/WPA2-PSK Encryption Method
Automatic (AES-CCMP or TKIP) or AES-CCMP
It is used for selecting the WPA/WPA2-PSK encryption method in step 11.
Network Key
It may be indicated as encryption key, WEP key, WPA/WPA2 passphrase, PSK or pre-shared key.
Write down the network key that is currently specified for the wireless LAN router or access point.
It is used when entering a network key in step 12.
WEP key number used for encryption (1 to 4)
It is needed only when the encryption type is WEP.
NOTE
Checking for SSID and Network Keys:
If the settings for the wireless LAN router or access point have changed, are not described or if you are not sure of the settings, see the following.
3
Press [] (Menu).
4
Press [] or [] to highlight <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].
If a System Manager PIN is specified:
Use the numeric keys to enter the System Manager PIN, and then press [OK].
5
Press [] or [] to highlight <Wireless LAN Settings>, and then press [OK].
6
Press [OK].
7
Press [] or [] to highlight <SSID Settings>, and then press [OK].
8
Press [] or [] to highlight <Manual Settings>, and then press [OK].
9
Enter SSID that you write down.
Enter the access point name that you write down.
After entering it, press [] or [] to highlight <Apply>, and then press [OK].
10
Press [] or [] to highlight the encryption types that you write down, and then press [OK].
In case of <None>, go to Step 13.
11
Press [] or [] to highlight the authentication method or encryption type that you write down, and then press [OK].
When the type of encryption is WEP:
(1)
Press [] or [] to highlight the authentication method, and then press [OK].
(2)
Press [] or [] to highlight <Edit WEP Key>, and then press [OK].
(3)
Press [] or [] to highlight a WEP key, and then press [OK].
 Select the key number to be used for encryption which you wrote down in step 2.
When the type of encryption is WPA/WPA2-PSK:
Press [] or [] to highlight the encryption method, and then press [OK].
12
Enter the network key that you write down.
When WEP is selected:
When WPA/WPA2-PSK is selected:
(1)
Use the numeric keys to enter the network key.
(2)
Press [] or [] to highlight <Apply>, and then press [OK].
When WEP is the encryption type
Select WEP keys (1 to 4) for encryption.
(1)
Press [] or [] to highlight <Select WEP Key>, and then press [OK].
(2)
Press [] or [] to highlight the WEP key edited in step 11, and then press [OK].
13
Press [] to highlight <Yes>, and then press [OK].
The Wi-Fi indicator blinks.
The next screen is displayed for approximately 2 seconds, and then the Wi-Fi indicator lights.
When the following message appears, press [OK] to close the screen and check to make sure that the type of encryption, the authentication method or encryption method, the network key are correctly entered. If not, enter the network key again.
If you cannot detect the access point after retrying, see the following:
14
Wait until the machine sets the IP address automatically (approx. 2 min).
If you want to set the IP address manually, see the following.
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