Networking
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A WIRED ETHERNET NETWORK
When you connect the printer to a wired Ethernet connection, the Wi-Fi connection is switched off, automatically.
When connected, set up an IP address at the printer Control Panel.
Before you begin, make sure that the Active Adapter is set to Auto.
1. From the home screen, touch SSeettttiinnggss >> NNeettwwoorrkk//PPoorrttss >> NNeettwwoorrkk OOvveerrvviieeww >> AAccttiivvee AAddaapptteerr.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer. Make sure that the Ethernet cable has Internet connection.
3. To set up and manage your new Xerox printer, follow the instructions in the Xerox Easy Assist.
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A WI-FI NETWORK
Before you begin, make sure that:
• Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the home screen, touch SSeettttiinnggss > NNeettwwoorrkk//PPoorrttss > NNeettwwoorrkk OOvveerrvviieeww >
AAccttiivvee AAddaapptteerr.
• The Ethernet cable is not connected to the printer.
Using the wireless setup wizard in the printer
Before using the wizard, make sure that the printer firmware is updated. For more information, see Updating
Firmware.
1. From the home screen, touch WWii--FFii icon, then touch SSeett uupp nnooww.
2. Select a Wi-Fi network, and then type the network password.
3. Touch DDoonnee.
Using the Settings menu in the printer
1. From the home screen, touch SSeettttiinnggss > NNeettwwoorrkk//PPoorrttss > WWiirreelleessss > SSeettuupp OOnn PPrriinntteerr PPaanneell > CChhoooossee
NNeettwwoorrkk.
2. Select a Wi-Fi network, and then type the network password.
Note: For Wi-Fi-network-ready printer models, a prompt to set up the Wi-Fi network appears during initial
setup.
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A WIRELESS NETWORK USING WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS)
Before you begin, make sure that:
• The access point (wireless router) is WPS-certified or WPS-compatible. 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.
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Set up, Install, and Configure