When you select WEP(64Bit) or WEP(128Bit) for an encryption type at step 8, select a transmit
key after entering the WEP key.
10. Wait a few minutes until the printer restarts to establish the wireless network.
11. Print a System Settings page from the operator panel.
See “Printing a System Settings Page” on page 149.
12. Confirm that “Link Quality” is shown as “Good”, “Acceptable” or “Low” on the report.
Note:
When “Link Quality” is “No Reception”, check if the wireless settings are correctly configured.
Using Ad Hoc Connection
To configure the wireless settings for an ad-hoc connection where the wireless devices communicate
directly with each other without an access point:
1. On the operator panel, press the System button.
2. Select Admin Menu, and then press the 
 button.
3. Select Network, and then press the 
 button.
4. Select Wireless Setup, and then press the 
 button.
5. Select Manual Setup, and then press the 
 button.
6. Enter the SSID, and then press the 
 button.
Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired value, and press the 
 or   button to move a cursor.
7. Select Ad-hoc, and then press the 
 button.
8. Select an encryption type, and then press the 
 button.
Important:
Be sure to use one of the supported encryption methods to protect your network traffic.
9. Enter the WEP key, and then press the 
 button.
Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired value, and press the 
 or   button to move a cursor.
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