User Tool Settings for IEEE 802.11a/g/n (MF Model)

Enter the User Tools mode and perform the procedure below. These settings take effect every time the machine is turned ON.

1. Press the [User Tools] icon.

2. Select [Machine Features] > [System Settings] > [Interface Settings] > [Network] > [LAN Type] > [Wireless LAN] (Default: Ethernet)

3. Press [Wireless LAN].
4. Specify the "Communication Mode".
5. Enter the "SSID setting". (The setting is case sensitive.)
6. Specify the "Ad-hoc Channel". You need this setting when Ad Hoc Mode is selected. The allowed range for the channel settings may vary for different countries.
   
   • For mainly Europe and Asia
     2412 - 2462 MHz (1 - 11 channels)
     5180 - 5240 MHz (36, 40, 44 and 48 channels)
     (default: 11)

   

   • In some countries, only the following channels are available: 2412 - 2462 MHz (1 - 11 channels)

   • For mainly North America
     2412 - 2462 MHz (1 - 11 channels)
     5180 - 5240 MHz (36, 40, 44 and 48 channels)
     (default: 11)
7. Specify the "Security Method" for encryption of the Wireless LAN.
   
   • The "WEP" (Wired Equivalent Privacy) setting is for protecting wireless data transmission. The same WEP key is required on the receiving side in order to unlock encoded data. There are 64 bit and 128 bit WEP keys.
     
     • Range of Allowed Settings:
       64 bit: 10 characters
       128 bit: 26 characters

   • When "WPA2" is selected, authentication settings and certificate installation settings are required.
     When "Ad Hoc Mode" is selected, you cannot select WPA2 as the security method.

     • WPA2 Authent. Method:
       Select either "WPA2-PSK" or "WPA2".
       If you select "WPA2-PSK", enter the pre-shared key (PSK) of 8-63 characters in ASCII code.
8. Press "Wireless LAN Signal" to check the machine's radio wave status using the operation panel.
   
   • Press "Restore Factory Defaults" to initialize the wireless LAN settings.