Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Connect your printer securely to a wireless network.
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.
- Active Adapter is set to Auto. From the home screen, touchSettings>Network/Ports>Network Overview>Active Adapter.
Using the Push Button method
- From the home screen, touchSettings>Network/Ports>Wireless>Wi‑Fi Protected Setup>Start Push Button Method.
- Follow the instructions on the display.
Using the personal identification number (PIN) method
- From the home screen, touchSettings>Network/Ports>Wireless>Wi-Fi Protected Setup>Start PIN Method.Copy the eight-digit WPS PIN.Open a web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address field.
- To know the IP address, see the documentation that came with your access point.
- If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable tit to load the web page correctly.
Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.Enter the eight-digit PIN, and then save the changes.