HP LaserJet 1320nw User's Guide

HP LaserJet 1320nw

Wireless

Use

HP LaserJet 1320nw Wireless Printer

User Guide

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Contents

1 Networking basics

Manual contents and sources for support and information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

WWW links for drivers, software, and support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Where to look for more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Wireless networking basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Channels and communication modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Wireless profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Support information for installing to a wireless network

Chapter overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Printer Wireless light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Network configuration page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Printing a network configuration page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

General and wireless network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Embedded Web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

HP toolbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Supported operating systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Supported browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To view HP toolbox on Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To view HP toolbox on Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

HP toolbox sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Other links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Status tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Alerts tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Administrative settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Documentation tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Advanced Printer Settings window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Information tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Settings tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Network window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Switching from wired to wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Resetting the printer to the factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3 Problem solving

Solving problems that occur during installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Computer is unable to discover a device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Personal software firewall is blocking communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Device is unable to connect to the network after removing cable (infrastructure only). . 24

System Requirements Error: No TCP/IP error displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Printer not found screen appears during installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Verification fails at end of installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setup failed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installation software does not install correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Solving infrastructure mode problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

The printer cannot find the WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Printer cannot find your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Computer is unable to discover device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Solving ad-hoc mode problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Printer cannot find your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Solving general wireless networking problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Check the wireless light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Printer has the wrong wireless network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Computer's wireless card is set to the wrong wireless profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Radio signal is weak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Wireless access point (WAP) filters MAC addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Appendix A Regulatory information

USA Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

FCC Notice: Class B Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Exposure to radio frequency radiation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Laser safety statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Canadian regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Regulatory statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

European regulatory notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Laser statement for Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Environmental product stewardship program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Protecting the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

OpenSSL Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Glossary Index

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Networking basics

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

● Manual contents and sources for support and information

● Wireless networking basics

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Manual contents and sources for support and information

Note Only the HP LaserJet 1320nw printer contains wireless capability.

This manual is a supplementary document to the HP LaserJet 1160 and HP LaserJet 1320 Series Printer User Guide and to the HP LaserJet 1320nw Wireless Start Guide. Both of these

documents are included with the printer. This manual provides the following information about installing and connecting the printer to a wireless network:

● Chapter 1 contains overview information about wireless networking and the wireless features

of the HP LaserJet 1320nw printer.

● Chapter 2 contains support information that will be useful if you are installing the printer to a

wireless network, or if you wish to change printer or network settings af ter you have installed

the printer. You can find procedures for installing to a wireless network in the HP LaserJet

1320nw Printer Wireless Start Guide packaged with the printer.

● Chapter 3 contains troubleshooting information.

In addition, this manual contains an appendix of regulatory information, a glossary of wireless terms, and an index.

WWW links for drivers, software, and support

If you need to contact HP for service or support, use of the following link:

http://www.hp.com/support/lj1320/

Where to look for more information

● CD user guide: Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer. Available on

the CD-ROM that came with the printer.

● Online Help: Information on printer options that are available from within printer drivers.

To view a Help file, access the online Help through the printer driver. HTML (online) user guide: Detailed information on using and troubleshooting the printer.

Available at http://www.hp.com/support/lj1320

. Once connected, select Manuals.

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Wireless networking basics

The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer has an internal HP Jetdirect wireless print server that supports both wired and wireless connectivity. To connect to a wireless network, the printer uses wireless protocol IEEE 802.11b/g that communicates data through radio transmission. After installing the printer to a wireless network , cables are not re qu ire d to com munica te wit h th e com p ut er s or devices that are part of the network.

Note The printer is compatible with 802.11b/g-compliant devices.

A wireless local area network (WLAN) is a collection of two or more computers, printers, and other devices linked by radio waves. A WLAN uses high-frequency airwaves (radio) to communicate information from one point to another.

To connect a computer or device to a wireless network, the computer or device must have a wireless network adapter. The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer uses an internal networking component that contains a wireless network adapter and radio. No cabling is necessary between networked devices t hat use wireless tech nology, although it is possib le to use a cable to configure your printer for a wireless network. This is the recommended installation method.

The following sections contain overview information about wireless channels and communication modes, networking profiles, and network security.

Channels and communication modes

The band of radio signals used for IEEE 802.11b/g wireless networking is segmented into specific frequencies, or channels. For IEEE 802.11b/g wireless networks, 14 channels are available. But each country/region specifies the channels that are authorized for use. For example, in North America, only channels 1 through 11 are allowed. In Ja pan, channels 1 t hrough 14 can be used . In Europe, except for France, channels 1 through 13 are allowed. Because existing standards change frequently, you should check with your local regulatory agencies for authorized channel use. In most countries/regions channels 10 and 11 may be used without restriction.

Channel selection depends on the communication mode of the network. The communication mode defines how devices, such as computers and printers, communicate on a wireless network. There are two primary types of wireless communication modes: infrastructure and ad-hoc.

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Infrastructure mode

In infrastructure mode, the printer communicates with network computers through a wireless access point (WAP) or a base station. The access point acts as a central hub or gateway connecting wireless and, optionally, wired devices. (Most access points have an integrated Ethernet controller to connect to an existing wired-Ethernet network.) If your printer connects through a wireless residential gatew ay that provides access point functi ons, choose infrastructure mode.

Ad-hoc mode

In ad-hoc mode, which is sometimes called pe er-to-peer mode, the printer communicates with your computer directly, rather than through an access point or base station. Each device on an ad-hoc network must have a wireless network adapter. The adapter enables each device to communicate with the other devices on the network. Ad-hoc mode is usually limited to simple, small wireless networks because performance degrades significantly after connecting too many network devices. This op tion is most often used if you are connecting only two network devices that are not sharing an Internet connection.

Note For maximum perf ormance, HP recommends connecting the printer to a netw ork that communicates

using the infrastructure mode.

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Security

As with other networks, security for wireless networks focuses on access control and privacy. Traditional wireless network security includes the use of Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs), open or shared-key authentication, static Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys, and optional Media Access Control (MAC) authentication. This combination offers a basic level of access control and privacy.

More advanced le vels of security (such as Wi-Fi protected access [WPA] and Pre-sha red key) are available through the printer’s embedded Web server. For introductory information about the embedded Web server, see Embedded Web server features, see the embedded Web server online help.

Note It is highly recommended that you implement a wir eless security scheme (either WEP or WPA) prior

to setup. In addition, u se an antivirus program to prot ect against computer viruses, and f ollo w basic security rules such as setting strong passwords and not opening unknown attachments. Other network components, including firewalls, intrusion-detection systems, and segmented networks, should also be considered as part of your network design.

Authentication and encryption are two different approache s to ne twork security. Authentication verifies the identity of a user or device before granting access to the net work, making it more difficult for unauthorized users to access network resources. Encryption enco des the data being sent across the network, making the data unintelligible to unauthorized users. Both of these security methods are common on wireless networks.

. For detailed information about using the

Authentication

The HP installation software supports Open System authentication. More advanced forms of authentication are available through the embedded Web server.

A network with Open System authentication does not screen network users based on their identities and usually involves supplying the correct SSID. Such a network might use WEP encryption to provide a first level of security.

Note Shared key and server-based authentication protocols are implemented through the embedded Web

server. For introductory information about the embedded W e b server, see Embedded Web server For detailed information about using the features, see the embedded Web server online help.

Network name (SSID)

Wireless devices are configured with the name of the network to which they will connect. The network name is also called the SSID and identifies the ESS (Extended Service Set) that is normally associated with lar ge r inf rastructure networks.

The SSID should not be considered a security feature because it can be easily identified. However, as a ne twork administration or management feature, it does provide basic network access control.

HP Jetdirect print servers support a broadcast SSID, sometimes call a zero-length or blank SSID. If a blank SSID is configured in infrastructure mode, the print server will attempt to associate with the network SSIDs detected, starting with the strongest signal. Successful association will be based on encryption and authentication settings.

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Encryption

To reduce your network exposure to eavesdropping, establish a wireless security key for your network. The printer installation software supports the WEP security scheme, which hinders unauthorized users from accessing data transmitt ed ove r the radio wa ves . It is based on the use of a single WEP key, in which case each computer or device is configured with the same key to communicate on that network.

Note Up to four WEP k e ys might be used on a wireless netw ork f or tran smission of data. For example , if

you hav e three computers and an access point, each might be assigned a distinct k ey for transmitting data. However , the remain ing ke ys m ust also be entered on e ach de vice so th ey can commun icate with each other . The installation softw are f or the HP LaserJet 1320nw printer provides the o ption to type one WEP key. If you want to use more than one WEP ke y, those keys must be entered into the printer’s embedded Web server prior to installing the software. For introductory information about the embedded Web server, see Embedded Web server features, see the embedded Web server online help.

. For detailed information about using the

Media access control address authentication

Some WLAN vendors support authentication based on the physical address, or MAC address, of the client Network Interface Card (NIC). In this scenario, an access point allows association by a client only if that client’s MAC address matches an address in an authentication table used by the access point. This is not configurable through the printer.

Wireless profiles

A wireless profile is a set of network settings unique to a given wireless network. Many wireless devices have configuration utilities that allow the device to have wireless profiles for several wireless networks. In order to use the printer, the printer's wireless settings must match t he computer's network settings for that wireless network.

For e xample, a person uses the same wireless-enab led laptop at w ork and at home. Ea ch network has a unique set of wireless settings. The person creates the following wireless profiles on the laptop:

● at_work: Contains the network settings for the office wireless network

● at_home: Contains the network settings for the home wireless network

When the laptop is being used at work, the person must set the wireless pro file to at_work in order to connect to the office network. Con ver sely, the laptop must be set to the at_home wireless profile when the person is at home and wants to connect the laptop to the home network.

Note The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer cannot be connected to a wired and wireless network at the same

time.

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Support information for installing

to a wireless network

This chapter provides information on the following topics:

● Chapter overview

● Printer Wireless light

● Network configuration page

● Embedded Web server

● HP toolbox

● Switching from wired to wireless

● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings

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Chapter overview

This chapter contains information that will be useful if you are installing the printer to a wireless network, or if you are changing printer or network settings after you have installed the printer. Specifically, this chapter contain s a description of the printer Wireless light and the network configuration page, and an overview of the embedded Web server (EWS) and the HP toolbox. In addition, this chapter contains procedures for resetting the printer network setting and for switching between wir eless and wired communications.

The procedure you follo w for installing the printer to a wireless network depends on whether the network communicates through an infrastructure mode or through an ad-hoc mode. You can find procedures for installing the printer to a wireless network in the HP LaserJet 1320nw printer Wireless Start guide that was packaged with the printer . For more information about infrastructure and ad-hoc networks, see Wireless networking basics

Note For maximum efficiency, HP recommends the printer be connected to a network that uses the

infrastructure communication mode.

Note The printer cannot be connected to a wired and wireless network at the same time.

Printer Wireless light

The HP LaserJet 1320nw printer has an internal networking component that provides wireless connectivity. To view the status of the wireless communications, the printer contains a Wireless light.

● If the light is on, the printer is connected to a wireless network.

● If the light flashes, the printer is scanning for a wireless network.

● If the light is off, wireless networking is disabled.

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Network configuration page

The printer includes an internal component that provides networking capability for both wired and wireless connectivity. This section contains a procedure for printing a network configuration page, as well as a description of the general network and wireless network fields that display on the page.

Printing a network configuration page

When the printer is in the Ready state, press and hold the Go button for 5 seconds. or Press the Reset button on the back of the printer.

General and wireless network settings

Note All of the settings on the network configuration page shou ld match t he settings of the netw ork with

which you are trying to connect. If any values are different, you might not be able to connect t o the network.

The following sections describe the various fields on the network configuration page.

General network settings

Field Description

Status Status of the printer:

● Initializing: the network is initializing.

● Ready: the device is ready to receive or transmit data.

Network Connection Type

Hardware Address The Media Access Control (MAC) address that uniquely

Network mode of the printer:

● Wired: the printer is connected by Ethernet cable to an

IEEE 802.3 network

● Wireless printer can connect wirelessly to 802.11b or

802.11g

● Disabled: Both network connection types are disabled.

Note Only one connection type can be active at

a time.

identifies the printer. This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to networking hardwa re for identification, lik e a digital fingerprint. No two pieces of hardware have the same MAC address.

Note Some ISPs require that you register the

MAC address of the Netw ork Card or LAN Adapter that was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation.

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Field Description

Firmware Version The internal networking component and device firmware

revision code separated by a hyphen.

Note You might be asked to provide the firmware

revision code if you call for support.

Host Name The TCP/IP name assigned by the install software to the

device. By def ault, this is the letters NPI followed by the last six digits of the MAC address. You can also configure the device name through the embedded Web server.

IP Address The printer’s Internet Protocol (IP) address. This address

uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP addresses are assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You can also set up a static IP address, though this is not recommended. Manually assigning an invalid IP address during install will cause your network components to no t see the device.

Subnet Mask A subnet is an IP address assigned by the install software to

make an additional network available as part of a larger network. Subnets are specified by a subnet mask. This mask determines which bits of the printer’s IP address identify the network and subnet and which bits identify the device itself.

Note It is recommended that the printer and t he

computers that use the subnet mask all reside on the same subnet.

Default Gateway A node on a network that serves as an entrance to anothe r

network. A node in this instance can be a computer or some other device.

Note The address of the default gateway is

assigned by the install software.

Config by The protocol used to assign the IP address to the device:

● Automati c (AutoIP): the inst allation software dete rmines the

configuration parameters.

● DHCP: the configuration parameters are supplied by a

dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server on the network. On small networks, this could be a router.

● Manual: the configuration parameters are set manually,

such as a static IP address.

● Not Specified: mode when initializing.

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Field Description

DNS Server The IP address of the network’s domain name server (DNS).

When you use the Web or send an e-mail message, you use a domain name to do it. For example, the URL http://www.hp .com contains the domain name hp.com. The Internet's DNS translates the domain name into an IP address. Devices use the IP addresses to refer to one another.

● IP Address: the DNS IP address.

● Not Specified: the IP address is not specified, or the device

is initializing.

Note Check to see if a DNS IP a ddress appears

on the network configuration page. If no address is shown, obtain the DNS IP address from your ISP. The DNS IP address is required for Instant Share registration, and can be entered through the embedded Web server.

mDNS Service Name

Multicast Domain Name Server Service Name. The name used by Apple Rendezvous to identify the printer, which co nsists of the device name and the MAC address. Rendezvous is used with local and ad-hoc networks that do not use central DNS servers. To perform name services, Rendezvous uses a DNS alternative called mDNS. With mDNS, your computer can find and use any printer connected to your local area network. It can also w ork with any other Ethernet-enabled device that appears on the network.

Admin Password Status of the administrator's password for the embedded Web

server:

● Set: passw ord is specif ied. You must enter the passw ord to

make changes to the embedded Web server parameters.

● Not Set: no password is set. A password is not required for

making changes to the embedded Web server parameters.

Note If you have questions about the

administrator password, ask your system administrator.

Link Config The speed at which data is transmitted over a network:

● 802.11b and 802.11g: for wireless network

● 10T-Full: for wired network

● 10T-Half: for wired network

● 100TX-Full: for wired network

● 100TX-Half: for wired network

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Wireless network settings

Field Description

Wireless Status Status of the wireless network:

● Disabled: the wireless 802.11b/g network is disabled when

the wired 802.3 network is active . This is the default setting.

● Initializing: the wireless network is initializing.

● Scanning: the printer is scanning fo r a network name

(SSID) on all channels.

● Ready: the printer has established an association with a

wireless network. If the network uses authentication, the printer has successfully authenticated.

● Error: a network error has occurred that pre v ents the printer

from associating or authenticating with the wire less access point. (This applies to infrastructure mode only.)

Additional explanations might include one of the following:

● No signal detected: the printer could not detect a wireless

signal. The printer will try to recover without user intervention.

● Scanning for SSID: the printer is scanning for an SSID

(network name) on all channels. The problem could be that an incorrect network name was entered or that the access point is down. The printer will keep trying to find the network.

● Authentication in progress: the network is trying to

authenticate the printer.

● Authenti cation failed: authentication failed because of an

incorrect user name or password, or because the authentication type was not recognized or accepted by the access point. Check the Authentication Type see whether link-level authentication or server-based authentication failed.

● Encryption required: encryption is required on this network,

but is not enabled on the printer.

Communication Mode

Network Name (SSID)

An IEEE 802.11 networking framework in which devices or stations communicate with each other:

● Infrastructure: the printer commun icates with oth er network

devices through a wireless access point, such as a wireless router or base station.

● Ad-hoc: the printer communicates directly with each device

on the network. No wireless access point is used. This is also called a peer-to-peer network. On Macintosh networks, ad-hoc mode is called computer-t o-computer mode.

Service Set Identifier. A unique identifier (up to 32 characters) that differentiates one wireless local area network (WLAN) from another. The SSID is also referred to as the Network Name—the name of the network to which the printer is connected.

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Field Description

Signal Strength (1-5)

The transmitting or return signal graded on a scale of 1 to 5:

● 5 — Excellent

● 4 — Good

● 3 — Fair

● 2 — Poor

● 1 — Marginal

● No signal: no signal detected on the network

● <blank>: signal strength is left blank when the printer is

scanning for an SSID.

● Not applicable: this parameter does not apply to ad-hoc

networks.

Access P oint HW Address

The hardware address of the access point on the network to which the printer is connected:

● <MAC address>: the unique MAC (media access control)

hardware address of the access point.

● Not applicable: this parameter does not apply to ad-hoc

networks.

Channel The channel number currently being used for wireless

communication. This depends on the netw ork in use, and might differ from the requested channel number. The value is from 1 to 14; countries/regions might limit the range of approved channels.

● <number>: value ranging from 1 to 14, depending on

country/region.

● None: no channel is in use.

● Not Applicable: the WLAN is disabled.

Note In ad-hoc mode, if you are not able to

receive or transmit data between your computer and the printer, make sure that you are using the same communication channel on your computer and th e p rinter. In infrastructure mode, the channel is dictated by the access point.

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