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Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

If your WLAN access point/router supports WPS (PIN Method), you can configure the machine easily. The PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method is one of the connection methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance®. By inputting a PIN which is created by an Enrollee (your machine) to the Registrar (a device that manages the wireless LAN), you can setup the WLAN network and security settings. See the user’s guide supplied with your WLAN access point/router for instructions on how to access the WPS mode.
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Connection when the WLAN access point/router (A) doubles as a Registrar1.
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Connection when another device (B), such as a computer is used as a Registrar1.
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The Registrar is normally the WLAN access point / router.
Note Note
Routers or access points that support WPS have a symbol as shown below.
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Press Graphic.
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Press Network.
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Press WLAN.
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Press WPS w/ PIN Code.
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When Enable WLAN? is displayed, press Yes to accept.
This will start the wireless setup wizard.
To cancel, press No.
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The LCD will show an 8 digit PIN and the machine starts searching for an access point.
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Using a computer that is on the network, type “http://access point’s IP address/” into your browser.
(Where “access point’s IP address” is the IP address of the device that is used as the Registrar1.) Go to the WPS setting page and input the PIN which the LCD shows in 6 to the Registrar and follow the on-screen instructions.
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The Registrar is normally the WLAN access point / router.
Note Note
The setting page is different, depending on the brand of access point / router. See the instruction manual supplied with your access point / router.
Windows Vista®/Windows® 7
If you are using your computer as a Registrar, follow these steps:
Note Note
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To use a Windows Vista® or Windows® 7 computer as a Registrar, you need to register it to your network in advance. See the instruction manual that came with your WLAN access point / router.
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If you use Windows® 7 as a Registrar, you can install the scanner driver after the wireless configuration by following the on-screen instructions. If you want to install the full driver and software package, follow the steps in the Quick Setup Guide for installation.
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(Windows Vista®)
Click the Graphic button and then Network.
(Windows® 7)
Click the Graphic button, and then Devices and Printers.
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(Windows Vista®)
Click Add a wireless device.
(Windows® 7)
Click Add a device.
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Choose your machine and click Next.
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Enter the PIN which the LCD shows in step 6 and then click Next.
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Choose your network that you want to connect to, and then click Next.
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Click Close.
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If your wireless device is connected successfully, the display shows Connected.
If the connection failed, the LCD shows an error code. Make a note of the error code, refer to Troubleshooting in the Quick Setup Guide, and correct the error.
OK!
(Windows®)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Install MFL-Pro Suite from the DVD-ROM menu.
(Macintosh)
You have completed the wireless network setup. If you would like to continue installing drivers and software necessary for operating your device, please choose Start Here OSX from the DVD-ROM menu.
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