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Sharp MX-C557F User Manual

Sharp MX-C557F
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Connecting the printer to a wireless network using WiFi Protected Setup
(WPS)
Before you begin, make sure that:
The access point (wireless router) is WPS
certified
or WPScompatible. For more information, see the
documentation that came with your access point.
A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer. For more information, see the instructions that came
with the adapter.
Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview
> Active Adapter.
Using the Push Button method
1
From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > WiFi Protected Setup > Start Push
Button Method.
2 Follow the instructions on the display.
Using the personal identification number (PIN) method
1
From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > WiFi Protected Setup > Start PIN
Method.
2 Copy the eightdigit WPS PIN.
3 Open a web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address
field.
Notes:
To know the IP address, see the documentation that came with your access point.
If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the web page correctly.
4 Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.
5 Enter the eightdigit PIN, and then save the changes.
Configuring
WiFi Direct
1 From the home screen, touch Settings > Network/Ports > Wi-Fi Direct.
2 Configure the settings.
Enable WiFi Direct—Enables the printer to broadcast its own WiFi Direct network.
WiFi Direct Name—Assigns a name for the WiFi Direct network.
WiFi Direct Password—Assigns the password for negotiating the wireless security when using the
peerto-peer connection.
Show Password on Setup Page—Enables the password to show on the Network Setup Page.
Auto-Accept Push Button Requests—Determines what is displayed on the home screen when clients
connect using Wi-Fi Direct. For security purposes, this setting is disabled by default. When disabled, a
prompt appears asking the user whether to allow the connection.
Note: Accepting pushbutton requests automatically is not secured.
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Sharp MX-C557F Specifications

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BrandSharp
ModelMX-C557F
CategoryAll in One Printer
LanguageEnglish

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