Network Settings 
 | All the settings about the network are listed with short descriptions. Default settings are marked with a dagger (  ). |
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If a screen for entering a PIN is displayedEnter the PIN with the numeric keys and tap <Apply>. Setting the System Manager PIN Asterisks (*)Settings marked with an asterisk (*) are only available for the MF249dw / MF247dw. |
Select Wired/Wireless LAN *
When switching the machine from Wireless LAN to Wired LAN, you need to specify the setting. Conversely, when switching the machine from Wired LAN to Wireless LAN, you do not need to specify this setting (You can switch using the following <Wireless LAN Settings>). Selecting Wired LAN or Wireless LAN (MF249dw / MF247dw)
Wired LAN Wireless LAN |
Wireless LAN Settings *
Specify settings for connecting the machine to a wireless LAN. You can also view the current settings or specify the setting for saving power consumption. See "Getting Started" Manuals Included with the Machine.
SSID Settings
Select to configure a wireless connection by specifying information including an SSID or a network key by inputting manually from the operation panel.
Select Access Point
Wireless LAN routers that can access the machine are automatically located, so you can select from the list. You must manually enter a network key, such as a WEP key or a PSK. Setting Up Connection by Selecting a Wireless Router
Enter Manually
Select to configure a wireless connection by manually entering an SSID. By using this method, you can specify authentication and encryption settings in detail. Setting Up Connection by Specifying Detailed Settings
Security Settings None WEP Open System Select WEP Key: 1/2/3/4 Edit WEP Key Shared Key Select WEP Key: 1/2/3/4 Edit WEP Key WPA/WPA2-PSK Auto AES-CCMP |
WPS Push Button Mode
Select to automatically configure a wireless connection by using the button on a WPS wireless router. Setting Up Connection Using WPS Push Button Mode
WPS PIN Code Mode
Select to configure a wireless connection by entering a PIN code for a WPS wireless router. Setting Up Connection Using WPS PIN Code Mode
Power Save Mode 
Select whether or not the machine enters Power Save Mode based on signals emitted from the wireless router.
Off On |
<Menu> 
<Network Settings> <Wireless LAN Settings> Read the displayed message <Power Save Mode> Select <Off> or <On> 
<Network Settings> <Wireless LAN Settings> Read the displayed message <Power Save Mode> Select <Off> or <On> Wireless LAN Information
Select to view the current wireless LAN settings. Viewing Network Settings
MAC Address Wireless LAN Status Latest Error Information Channel SSID Settings Security Settings Power Save Mode |
Direct Connection Settings *
Configure settings for Direct Connection. After configuring settings, you can connect to the machine directly and wirelessly from a mobile device even without an access point or wireless LAN router.
Use Direct Connection
Select whether to use Direct Connection. You can select <Direct Connection Only> or <Wireless LAN/Direct Conn. (Auto Switch)> when <Use Direct Connection> is set to <On> while the Wirelss LAN connection is enabled. Make Direct Connection (Access Point Mode) (MF249dw / MF247dw)
Off On Direct Connection Only Wireless LAN/Direct Conn. (Auto Switch) |
<Menu> 
<Network Settings> <Direct Connection Settings> <Use Direct Connection> <On> Select <Direct Connection Only> or <Wireless LAN/Direct Conn. (Auto Switch)> when <Wireless LAN> is selected in <Select Wired/Wireless LAN> <Yes>
<Network Settings> <Direct Connection Settings> <Use Direct Connection> <On> Select <Direct Connection Only> or <Wireless LAN/Direct Conn. (Auto Switch)> when <Wireless LAN> is selected in <Select Wired/Wireless LAN> <Yes> Time Until Direct Connection Termination
Set the time that the machine exits Direct Connection mode automatically. Can be set when <Use Direct Connection> is <On>. Once the time set in <Time Until Direct Connection Termination> is reached, communication between the machine and a mobile device is discontinued. Before starting a large print job, you should set a long delay time or set the delay time to <0> (Off).
0 (Off) 1 to 10 to 60 (min.) |
<Menu> <Network Settings> <Direct Connection Settings> <Time Until Direct Connection Termination> Set time to disconnect <Apply>
<Network Settings> <Direct Connection Settings> <Time Until Direct Connection Termination> Set time to disconnect <Apply> Access Point Mode Settings
To make detailed settings, such as authentication and encryption, enter an SSID and network key to configure settings. Can be set when <Use Direct Connection> is <On>.
Use Custom SSID Off On SSID (1-20 Characters) Use Custom Network Key Off On Network Key (10 Char.) |
<Menu> <Network Settings> <Direct Connection Settings> <Access Point Mode Settings> Select <Use Custom SSID> or <Use Custom Network Key> <On> Set SSID Settings or Network Key Settings <Apply>
<Network Settings> <Direct Connection Settings> <Access Point Mode Settings> Select <Use Custom SSID> or <Use Custom Network Key> <On> Set SSID Settings or Network Key Settings <Apply> TCP/IP Settings
Specify settings for using the machine in a TCP/IP network, such as IP address settings.
IPv4 Settings
Specify settings for using the machine in an IPv4 network.
IP Address Settings
Configure the IP address, which is used for identifying devices, such as computers and printers, on a TCP/IP network. Setting IPv4 Address
Auto Acquire Select Protocol Off DHCP BOOTP RARP Auto IP Off On Manually Acquire IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0 Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0 Check Settings Auto Acquire IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address |
PING Command
Select to check that the machine is connected to a computer over a network. Testing the Network Connection
DNS Settings
Specify settings for Domain Name System (DNS), which provides a host name for IP address resolutions. Configuring DNS
DNS Server Settings Primary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0 DNS Host Name/Domain Name Settings Host Name Domain Name DNS Dynamic Update Settings Off On DNS Dyn. Updt. Intrvl. 0 to 24 to 48 (hr.) |
mDNS Settings
Specify settings for using DNS functions without DNS servers. Configuring DNS
Off On mDNS Name |
DHCP Option Settings
Select whether to acquire the host name and whether to use the dynamic update function via the DHCP options when DHCP is enabled. Configuring DNS
Acquire Host Name Off On DNS Dynamic Update Off On Acquire SMTP Server Address* Off On Acquire POP Server Address* Off On |
IPv6 Settings
Specify settings for using the machine in an IPv6 network.
Use IPv6
Enable or disable IPv6 in the machine. You can also view the current settings. Setting IPv6 Addresses
Off On Check Settings Link-Local Address Prefix Length |
Stateless Address Settings
Enable or disable stateless addresses. Setting IPv6 Addresses
Off On Check Settings Stateless Address Prefix Length |
Use DHCPv6
Enable or disable the stateful address that is acquired via DHCPv6. Setting IPv6 Addresses
Off On Check Settings Stateful Address Prefix Length |
DNS Settings
Specify settings for Domain Name System (DNS), which provides a host name for IP address resolutions. Configuring DNS
DNS Host Name/Domain Name Settings Use IPv4 Host/Domain Off Host Name Domain Name On DNS Dynamic Update Settings Off On Register Manual Address Off On Register Stateful Address Off On Register Stateless Address Off On DNS Dynamic Update Interval 0 to 24 to 48 (hr.) |
mDNS Settings
Specify settings for using DNS functions without DNS servers. Configuring DNS
Off On Use IPv4 Name for mDNS Off mDNS Name On |
LPD Print Settings
Enable or disable LPD, a printing protocol that can be used on any hardware platform or operating system. Configuring Printing Protocols and WSD Functions
Off On |
RAW Print Settings
Enable or disable RAW, a Windows specific printing protocol. Configuring Printing Protocols and WSD Functions
Off On |
WSD Settings
Enable or disable automatic browsing and acquiring information for the printer or scanner by using the WSD protocol that is available on Windows Vista/7/8/10/Server 2008/Server 2012. Configuring Printing Protocols and WSD Functions
WSD Print Settings Use WSD Print Off On Use WSD Browsing Off On WSD Scan Settings Use WSD Scan Off On Use Computer Scan Off On Use Multicast Discovery Off On |
Use HTTP
Enable or disable HTTP, which is required for communications with a computer, such as when using the Remote UI, WSD printing, or printing with Google Cloud Print. Disabling HTTP Communication
Off On |
Port Number Settings
Change port numbers for protocols according to the network environment. Changing Port Numbers
LPD 1 to 515 to 65535RAW 1 to 9100 to 65535WSD Multicast Discovery 1 to 3702 to 65535HTTP 1 to 80 to 65535POP3* 1 to 110 to 65535SMTP* 1 to 25 to 65535SNMP 1 to 161 to 65535 |
MTU Size
Select the maximum size of packets the machine sends or receives. Changing the Maximum Transmission Unit
1300 1400 1500 |
SNMP Settings
Specify the settings for monitoring and controlling the machine from a computer running SNMP-compatible software. Monitoring and Controlling the Machine with SNMP
SNMPv1 Settings
Enable or disable SNMPv1. When enabling SNMPv1, specify a community name and access privileges to Management Information Base (MIB) objects.
Off On Community Name 1 Settings Off On Community Name MIB Access Permission Community Name 2 Settings Off On Community Name MIB Access Permission Dedicated Community Settings Off On |
<Menu> <Network Settings> <SNMP Settings> <SNMP Settings> <SNMPv1 Settings> Select <Off> or <On> Specify settings if <On> is selected
<Network Settings> <SNMP Settings> <SNMP Settings> <SNMPv1 Settings> Select <Off> or <On> Specify settings if <On> is selected SNMPv3 Settings
Enable or disable SNMPv3. Use the Remote UI to specify detailed settings that are applied when SNMPv3 is enabled.
Off On |
<Menu> <Network Settings> <SNMP Settings> <SNMPv3 Settings> Select <Off> or <On>
<Network Settings> <SNMP Settings> <SNMPv3 Settings> Select <Off> or <On> Acquire Printer Mngt. Info. from Host
Enable or disable the monitoring of printer management information from a networked computer running SNMP-compatible software.
Off On |
<Menu> <Network Settings> <SNMP Settings> <Acquire Printer Mngt. Info. from Host> Select <Off> or <On>
<Network Settings> <SNMP Settings> <Acquire Printer Mngt. Info. from Host> Select <Off> or <On> Dedicated Port Settings
Enable or disable the dedicated port. The dedicated port is used when printing, faxing, or scanning uses MF Scan Utility and when browsing or specifying the machine settings over the network.
Off On |
<Menu> <Network Settings> <Dedicated Port Settings> Select <Off> or <On>
<Network Settings> <Dedicated Port Settings> Select <Off> or <On> Waiting Time for Connection at Startup
Specify a wait time for connecting to a network. Select the setting depending on the network environment. Setting a Wait Time for Connecting to a Network
0 to 300 (sec.) |
Ethernet Driver Settings
Select the communication mode of Ethernet (half-duplex/full-duplex) and the Ethernet type (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). You can also view the MAC address of the machine.
Auto Detect
Select whether to automatically detect or manually select the communication mode and the Ethernet type. Configuring Ethernet Settings
Off Communication Mode Half Duplex Full Duplex Ethernet Type 10BASE-T 100BASE-TX On |
MAC Address
Check the MAC address of the machine, which is a number unique to each communication device. Viewing the MAC Address for Wired LAN
IEEE 802.1X Settings
Enable or disable IEEE 802.1X authentication. Configuring IEEE 802.1X Authentication
Off On |
Initialize Network Settings
Select to return the Network Settings to the factory defaults. Initialize Menu