Connecting to a Wireless LAN (Network Connection) (MB562dnw, ES5162dnw only)

Connect this machine to a network with a wireless LAN.

Note

Read the following cautions carefully before using this machine in a wireless LAN environment.

  • The machine cannot connect to a wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time. If using a wireless LAN, do not connect a LAN cable to this machine.

  • If the machine is used in a wireless network environment, the machine does not enter Deep Sleep mode but enters Sleep mode.

  • Do not place any electric products that emit weak radio waves (such as microwaves or digital cordless telephones) close to the machine.

  • If there is metal, aluminum sash, or a reinforced concrete wall between the machine and wireless LAN access points, connections may be harder to be established.

  • The communication speed of a wireless LAN connection may be slower than that of a wired LAN or USB connection depending on the environment. If you want to print big data such as a photo, it is recommended to print with a wired LAN or USB connection.

Preparations to use a wireless LAN

The machine can connect to a wireless LAN environment via wireless LAN access points (WPS supported).

Check whether your wireless LAN access point supports the following environment before using.

Item

Value

Standard

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n

Access method

Infrastructure mode

Checking the wireless LAN setting method

Check whether your wireless LAN access point supports WPS, and then select a setting method.

If your access point supports WPS, refer to "Connecting with WPS", and if you are not sure whether your access point supports WPS, refer to "Selecting a Wireless LAN Access Point from the Operator Panel to Connect".