Wireless Networking Basics
This booklet helps you setup a wireless connection between your printer and computers.
See the “Networking Guide” in the Online User’s Guide if you want help with other
network connections such as Wired LAN or Ad Hoc Mode.
Wireless LAN Connection
By using an access point (such as a wireless
router), computers and printers can
communicate wirelessly.
Setup Check Points
Before starting Wireless setup, check that
the access point (or wireless router) is
turned on.
Point 1. Firewall warning
Your firewall or anti-spyware software may display warnings during installation.
Create an exception for EpsonNet EasyInstall to allow it to carry out network
configurations.
For Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later
Confirm that the publisher is SEIKO EPSON, and then click Unblock.
For Mac OS X 10.5.1 or later
Configure the Application Firewall to allow access for EpsonNet EasyInstall.
Point 2. Select a connection method
You need an Ethernet (wired)
connection during installation.
Select the first or second
method depending on your
environment, and then click
Next.
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Using SES or WPS (Wireless Auto-Set)
To use SES or WPS, they must be supported by your access point (or wireless router).
Complete the following steps without connecting an Ethernet cable.
1. Select the third method.
2. Enable SES or WPS on your access point.
3. Press and hold the WiFi button for three seconds, and then release. Check the two
LED lights flash alternately.
4. After checking that wireless auto setup is complete and the two LED lights are lit,
click Next.
Once you have finished making wireless settings, select a printer and then skip to Point
8.
Point 3. Connect an Ethernet cable
Connect the access point (or wireless router) or your computer to the printer with an
Ethernet cable.
Check the Ethernet cable is inserted in the
Ethernet port.
Point 4. Select a printer
The software searches for and
displays printers on the
network. Select your printer.
Click to refresh the
printer list.
Check that the printer is turned on.
❏ Check! ❏ Check!