How to perform the wireless LAN setup manually (Windows)

Last Updated : 17-Oct-2012
Issue Number : 8201560700

Solution

Read Me First

- Before performing the wireless setup

Regarding the preparations and the procedures for using the printer in a wireless connection, refer to [ The necessary environment and the procedures for using the printer in a wireless connection ].

Wireless Setup Using Standard Setup

The information you need to have, in order to complete the wireless LAN setup manually.

In most cases, "Standard Setup" will be used to connect the machine to your access point or router. Before you continue, you must gather the following information which will be required during the installation.

Refer to the instruction manual for the access point or the router you are using, or you may contact each manufacturer for help.

- Access Point Name/Network Name

* Also referred to as SSID.

An identifier to identify the specific access point.

- Network Key

* Also referred to as encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key.

A password to prevent unauthorized access to the network.

IMPORTANT

Quit all applications before installation.
Log on using an administrator account.
Internet connection may be required during the installation. Connection fees apply.

Screens are based on Windows 7 operating system Home Premium. Actual screens may differ depending on the OS version.

1. Insert the CD-ROM into the computer.

IMPORTANT

If the USB cable is already connected, unplug it. If a message appears on the computer, click Cancel.

2. Click Run Msetup4.exe on the AutoPlay screen, then click Yes or Continue on the User Account Control dialog box.

If the User Account Control dialog box reappears in following steps, click Yes or Continue.

REFERENCE

If the CD-ROM does not autorun:

Double-click (My) Computer > CDROM icon > MSETUP4.EXE.

3. Click Next.

4. Click Network Connection.

5. Click Wireless Connection.

6. Click Connect to the network.

Follow the instruction and go to step 7.

REFERENCE

If an error message is displayed, see "Troubleshooting" at the right.

7. Click Other Methods.

8. Click Standard setup.

Follow the instruction and go to step 9.

REFERENCE

- Character Entry

You can enter the characters when the keyboard is displayed on the printer. Follow the procedure below.

(1) You can enter the characters when the keyboard is displayed on the printer's LCD.

Password entry is case sensitive.

: Tap to switch between "lower case letters" and "numbers and symbols."

: While letters of the alphabet appear, tap to switch between upper and lower case letters. While numbers and symbols appear, tap to switch symbol types.

: Tap to insert a space.

: Tap to delete the character at the cursor. Use

or

to move the cursor to the target character.

(2) Tap the character you want to enter.

(3) Repeat 1 and 2 to enter the remaining characters.

9. Follow the instruction until the screen below is displayed. Network connection setting is complete.

Click Next.

10. Select your place of residence, then click Next.

11. Select a country or region, then click Next.

REFERENCE

When the .NET Framework screen appears, click [Yes].

Install the Software (Information)

Let’s perform the software installation.

1. Click Next.

REFERENCE

Easy-WebPrint EX

Easy-WebPrint EX is Web print software that is installed on the computer when installing the supplied software. Internet Explorer 7 or later (Windows) is required to use this software. An Internet connection is required for installation.

Follow any on-screen instructions to proceed with the software installation.

2. When the Setup Completion dialog box appears, click Complete.