Model No. SP 212/SP 213 Series Wi-Fi Settings Guide ◆◆ Introduction There are two wireless LAN modes: infrastructure mode for connection through an access point and ad-hoc mode for establishing direct connection with a wireless LAN-capable device (such as a laptop). This manual explains wireless LAN configuration for infrastructure mode. • Infrastructure Mode The settings are complete. Computer To be configured.
1. Before Configuring Wireless LAN Settings Checking the Wireless LAN Access Point (Router) This information is required when you configure wireless LAN settings manually. It cannot be viewed using the machine. Checking the SSID and encryption key The SSID and encryption key for the wireless LAN access point (router) may be printed on a label affixed to the access point (router). For details about the SSID and encryption key, refer to the access point (router) manual.
Number of characters used for the encryption key The number of characters used for the encryption key varies.
SP 212SNw/SP 212SUw/SP 212SFw/SP 212SFNw/SP 213SNw/SP 213SUw/ SP 213SFw/SP 213SFNw Press the [User Tools] key. DCT845 Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select [Print List/Report], and then press the [OK] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select [Configuration Page], and then press the [OK] key. Press [Yes] in the confirmation screen.
2. Checking Your Wireless Network Environment Check which wireless LAN settings you need to configure using the following chart: The connection method may vary depending on the specifications of the wireless LAN access point (router) you are using. See the access point (router) manual. • Make sure your access point (router) is connected to the network. Does the device support WPS? No SP 212w/SP 212Nw/SP 213w/SP 213Nw For details, see page 13.
3. Configure the Wireless LAN (SP 212w/SP 212Nw/SP 213w/SP 213Nw) Easy Setup Using the WPS Button • If the access point (router) cannot be detected within two minutes, the search session expires. Device availability Control Panel Yes Web Image Monitor No Smart Organizing Monitor* Yes * Before using Smart Organizing Monitor, install it. For details about installation, see "Installing the Software" in the Setup Guide and "Installing the Driver and Software" in the User Guide .
Press the WPS button on the access point (router) within two minutes. WPS CHV607 Check the result. ◆◆ Connection has succeeded: The [Wi-Fi] key changes from flashing to continuous lighting. ◆◆ Connection has failed: The alert indicators start flashing, then, after 30 seconds, the alert indicator goes out and the power indicator lights continuously. Also, the [Wi-Fi] key stops flashing. Configuring the Wi-Fi settings is complete. The next step is to install the printer driver from the provided CD-ROM.
Click the [Wireless] tab. Configure settings as follows: 2 1 3 DCT863 1. Select [Setup with WPS]. 2. Select [Wi-Fi Protected Setup with Push Button]. 3. After configuring the settings in Steps 1 to 2, click [Connect] to establish a connection. Press the WPS button on the access point (router). WPS CHV607 Check the result. Connection has succeeded: When "Connected to the access point." is displayed, the connection has been established. Connection has failed: When "Failed to connect to the access point.
Easy Setup Using a PIN Code • If the access point (router) cannot be detected within two minutes, the search session expires. Device availability Control Panel Yes Web Image Monitor No Smart Organizing Monitor* Yes * Before Smart Organizing Monitor can be used, it must be installed. For details about installation, see "Installing the Software" in the Setup Guide and "Installing the Driver and Software" in the User Guide .
Press the [Stop/Start] key in the three-second period during which the three indicators sequentially flash. • The PIN code will be printed. • The [Wi-Fi] key LED starts flashing and the machine starts establishing a connection by the PIN method. Enter the machine’s PIN code on the access point (router)’s web page. Execute WPS (PIN system) from the access point (router)'s web page. Check the result. ◆◆ Connection has succeeded: The [Wi-Fi] key changes from flashing to continuous lighting.
◆◆ Connection has failed: The alert indicators start flashing, then, after 30 seconds, the alert indicator goes out and the power indicator lights continuously. Also, the [Wi-Fi] key stops flashing. Configuring the Wi-Fi settings is complete. The next step is to install the printer driver from the provided CD-ROM. For details, see Setup Guide. Using the Smart Organizing Monitor Check that the wireless LAN access point (router) is working correctly. On the [Start] menu, click [All Programs].
Click the [Wireless] tab. Configure settings as follows: 2 3 4 1 DCT864 1. Select [Setup with WPS]. 2. Select [Wi-Fi Protected Setup with PIN Code]. 3. You can display the PIN code by clicking [Get PIN Code]. 4. After configuring the settings in Steps 1 to 3, click [Connect] to establish a connection. Enter the machine’s PIN code on the access point (router)’s web page. Execute WPS (PIN system) from the access point (router)'s web page.
Check the result. ◆◆ Connection has succeeded: When "Connected to the access point." is displayed, the connection has been established. ◆◆ Connection has failed: When "Failed to connect to the access point." is displayed, the connection has not been established. Start again from the beginning. Manual Setup If you cannot ascertain the settings of the access point (router) being used or the access point (router) does not support WPS, configure the wireless LAN settings manually.
Click the [Wireless] tab. Configure settings as follows: 2 1 DCT866 1. Select [Manual Setup]. 2. Select [Infrastructure]. Configure the SSID and encryption key, then establish a connection. The next steps differ depending on the authentication method that you have selected.
A. Connecting to devices using the WPA2-PSK or Mix Mode WPA2/WPA authentication • For details about checking the SSID and encryption key, see page 2 "Checking the SSID and encryption key". 1 2 3 4 DCT867 1. Enter the SSID of the access point (router). 2. Select [WPA2-PSK] or [Mix Mode WPA/WPA2]. 3. Enter the encryption key for the access point (router). 4. After configuring the settings in Steps 1 to 3, click [OK] to establish a connection.
B. Connecting to the devices using the Open System or Shared Key authentication • For details about checking the SSID and encryption key, see page 2 "Checking the SSID and encryption key". • If [Encryption] is set to [None], it is not necessary to enter the WEP key. Click [OK]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DCT868 1. Enter the SSID of the access point (router). 2. Select [Open System] or [Shared Key]. 3. Select the encryption method. 4. Select the ID. 5. Select 64 bit or 128 bit. 6. Select ASCII or Hexadecimal. 7.
Check the result. ◆◆ Connection has succeeded: The [Wi-Fi] key changes from flashing to continuous lighting. ◆◆ Connection has failed: The alert indicators start flashing, then, after 30 seconds, the alert indicator goes out and the power indicator lights continuously. Also, the [Wi-Fi] key stops flashing. Configuring the Wi-Fi settings is complete. The next step is to install the printer driver from the provided CD-ROM. For details, see Setup Guide.
Using the Web Image Monitor Web Image Monitor is a device-monitoring tool which allows you to configure the machine settings using the Web browser of a computer on the same network. • If DHCP is enabled, specify the wireless LAN settings over a wired connection, and then reestablish the connection using the wireless IP address. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port. Plug the other end of the cable into a network device, such as a hub. Launch the Web browser.
◆◆ If the encryption method is set to [CCMP (AES)] or [TKIP/AES] 1 DCT884 1. Enter the encryption key for the access point (router). ◆◆ If the encryption method is set to [WEP] 1 2 3 4 DCT883 1. Select 64 bit or 128 bit. 2. Select the ID. 3. Select ASCII or Hexadecimal. 4. Enter the encryption key for the access point (router). Enter the administrator password if required. Click [OK]. Press the [Wi-Fi] key.
Check the result. ◆◆ Connection has succeeded: The [Wi-Fi] key changes from flashing to continuous lighting. ◆◆ Connection has failed: The alert indicators start flashing, then, after 30 seconds, the alert indicator goes out and the power indicator lights continuously. Also, the [Wi-Fi] key stops flashing. Configuring the Wi-Fi settings is complete. The next step is to install the printer driver from the provided CD-ROM. For details, see Setup Guide.
4. Configure the Wireless LAN (SP 212SNw/SP 212SUw/SP 212SFw/SP 212SFNw/ SP 213SNw/SP 213SUw/SP 213SFw/SP 213SFNw) Enabling Wireless LAN Press the [User Tools] key. DCT845 Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select [Network Settings], and then press the [OK] key. If you are requested to enter a password, enter the password using the number keys, and then press the [OK] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select [Wi-Fi], and then press the [OK] key.
Press the [User Tools] key to return to the Initial screen. • A password for accessing the [Admin. Tools] menu can be specified in [Admin. Tools Lock]. Easy Setup Using the WPS Button • If the access point (router) cannot be detected within two minutes, the search session expires. Device availability Control Panel Yes Web Image Monitor No Smart Organizing Monitor No Using control panel Check that the wireless LAN access point (router) is working correctly. Hold down [Wi-Fi] key.
Press the WPS button on the access point (router) within two minutes. WPS CHV607 If the connection is successful, "Connection to AP has Succeeded" will be displayed. If the connection fails, "Connection to AP has Failed" is displayed. Configuring the Wi-Fi settings is complete. The next step is to install the driver from the CD-ROM provided. For details, see Setup Guide. Easy Setup Using a PIN Code • If the access point (router) cannot be detected within two minutes, the search session expires.
Hold down [Wi-Fi] key. DCT853 If [Wi-Fi Enable] is set to [Disable], you cannot use the [Wi-Fi] key. Press [PIN]. Check the PIN code. PIN PIN Code: XXXXXXXX C onnec t A bort Enter the machine's PIN code on the access point (router)'s Web page. Press [Connect]. PIN PIN Code: XXXXXXXX C onnec t A bort Execute WPS (PIN system) from the access point (router)'s web page. If the connection is successful, "Connection to AP has Succeeded" will be displayed.
Manual Setup If you cannot check the settings of the access point (router) being used or the access point (router) does not support WPS, configure the wireless LAN settings manually. • Check the SSID and encryption key (WEP key/Passphrase) by referring to the manual of the wireless LAN access point (router) being used. • Check the security method employed by the access point (router) being used.
Search the SSID to display the list, select the destination SSID, and then press [Next]. If you cannot find the destination SSID, configure the SSID according to the following procedure. 1. Select [Input SSID], and then press [Next]. 2. Enter the SSID using the number keys, and then press [Next]. For details about checking the SSID, see page 2 "Checking the SSID and encryption key". Select the authentication method, and then press [Next].
Connecting to devices using the WPA2-PSK or Mix Mode WPA2/WPA authentication Enter the encryption key using the number keys, and then press [Connect]. For details about checking the encryption key, see page 2 "Checking the SSID and encryption key". For details about the number of characters used for the encryption key, see page 3 "Number of characters used for the encryption key" in 1, "Before Configuring Wireless LAN Settings". Press [Yes]. Check the connection using [Wi-Fi Status].
Press [Yes]. Check the connection using [Wi-Fi Status]. [User Tools] key [Network Settings] [Wi-Fi] [Wi-Fi Status] • When "Connected" is displayed, the connection has been established. • When "Connecting..." is displayed, the connection is being established. • When "Disconnected" is displayed, the connection has not been established. Start again from the beginning. Configuring the Wi-Fi settings is complete. The next step is to install the driver from the CD-ROM provided. For details, see Setup Guide.
5. Troubleshooting Connection Problems If problems occur even after you configure the connection settings again, check the following: ■■Are the settings for the wireless LAN access point (router) correctly configured? • Check that the WPS function is not set to "inactive" or "Off". • Functions other than WPS may interfere with the WPS function depending on their settings. For details, refer to the manuals for the wireless LAN access point (router).
Connection was Successful but Wireless LAN Cannot be Used If a connection has been established but the wireless LAN cannot be used, check the following: ■■Connection may fail due to radio wave conditions. • If there is another wireless network nearby, the wireless connection may fail. Wait for a while, and then connect to the network again. ■■Are the IP address settings correctly configured? • Make sure the IP address settings are configured correctly.
Glossary of Wireless LAN Terms • Wireless LAN Access Point (Router) This device routes data between wireless LAN-capable devices and the Internet. • Infrastructure Mode Select this to communicate via an access point (router). • Ad-Hoc Mode Select this to connect directly to a device equipped with wireless LAN (such as a laptop). • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) WPS is a standard for encryption settings for connections between devices that support Wi-Fi.
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