Model No.
SP 212/SP 213 Series
Wi-Fi Settings Guide
Introduction
There are two wireless LAN modes: infrastructure mode for connection through an access point and ad-hoc mode for establishing direct connection with a wireless LAN-capable device (such as a laptop). This manual explains wireless LAN configuration for infrastructure mode.
• Infrastructure Mode
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•For details about configuring ad-hoc mode, see "Configuring Network Settings" in the User Guide .
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1. Before Configuring Wireless LAN Settings
Checking the Wireless LAN Access Point (Router)
This information is required when you configure wireless LAN settings manually. It cannot be viewed using the machine.
Checking the SSID and encryption key
The SSID and encryption key for the wireless LAN access point (router) may be printed on a label affixed to the access point (router). For details about the SSID and encryption key, refer to the access point (router) manual.
SSID :XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Encryption key :XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Check the SSID and encryption key, and write them down on the blank space as shown. SSID:
Encryption key:
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Number of characters used for the encryption key
The number of characters used for the encryption key varies.
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Encryption |
WEP Key |
WEP Key |
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Open System |
WEP |
64 bit |
ASCII |
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Hexadecimal |
10 characters |
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128 bit |
ASCII |
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Hexadecimal |
26 characters |
Shared Key |
WEP |
64 bit |
ASCII |
5 characters |
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Hexadecimal |
10 characters |
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128 bit |
ASCII |
13 characters |
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Hexadecimal |
26 characters |
WPA2-PSK |
CCMP (AES) |
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Mixed Mode WPA/WPA2 |
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•Depending on the model, the "Encryption", "WEP Key Length", and "WEP Key Format" settings may be combined as a single item such as [WEP 64 bit ASCII].
Configuring/Checking the Settings on the Machine
Before you configure the wireless LAN settings, print out the configuration page to obtain the information required for configuring the settings.
Printing a configuration page
SP 212w/SP 212Nw/SP 213w/SP 213Nw
While holding the [Stop/Start] key down, switch the power on and do not release the [Stop/Start] key until 13 seconds elapse.
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SP 212SNw/SP 212SUw/SP 212SFw/SP 212SFNw/SP 213SNw/SP 213SUw/ SP 213SFw/SP 213SFNw
Press the [User Tools] key.
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Press [Yes] in the confirmation screen.
Obtaining the wireless LAN information from the configuration page
To configure the wireless LAN settings, the following information is required:
•Status
This appears under Wireless Status.
You can check the wireless LAN connection status.
•Communication Mode
This appears under Wireless Status.
Check that "Communication Mode" is set to "Infrastructure". For details about configuring the communication mode, see "Connection Problems" in 5, "Troubleshooting".
•IP Address
With the SP 212w/SP 212Nw/SP 213w/SP 213Nw, this appears under Host Interface. With the SP 212SNw/SP 212SUw/SP 212SFw/SP 212SFNw/SP 213SNw/SP 213SUw/SP 213SFw/SP 213SFNw, this appears under Network Settings.
To change the IP address in the configuration page, For details about configuring the IP address, see Setup Guide.
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2. Checking Your Wireless Network Environment
Check which wireless LAN settings you need to configure using the following chart:
The connection method may vary depending on the specifications of the wireless LAN access point (router) you are using. See the access point (router) manual.
• Make sure your access point (router) is connected to the network.
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Manual Setup
SP 212w/SP 212Nw/SP 213w/SP 213Nw
For details, see page 13.
SP 212SNw/SP 212SUw/SP 212SFw/SP 212SFNw/ SP 213SNw/SP 213SUw/SP 213SFw/SP 213SFNw
For details, see page 25.
Easy Setup Using a PIN Code
SP 212w/SP 212Nw/SP 213w/SP 213Nw
For details, see page 9.
SP 212SNw/SP 212SUw/SP 212SFw/SP 212SFNw/ SP 213SNw/SP 213SUw/SP 213SFw/SP 213SFNw
For details, see page 23.
Easy Setup Using the WPS Button
SP 212w/SP 212Nw/SP 213w/SP 213Nw
For details, see page 6.
SP 212SNw/SP 212SUw/SP 212SFw/SP 212SFNw/
SP 213SNw/SP 213SUw/SP 213SFw/SP 213SFNw
For details, see page 22.
About the WPS button and connection using a PIN code
•Depending on the access point (router) used, setup may be possible using either the WPS button, a PIN code, or both methods.
•To establish a connection using a PIN code, the configuration screen of the access point (router) must be displayed on the computer.
About WPS connection security
The encryption method for the devices is automatically configured by WPS.
Security settings depend on the connection environment. Accordingly, it cannot be assumed that the configured security setting is the most secure.
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3.Configure the Wireless LAN
(SP 212w/SP 212Nw/SP 213w/SP 213Nw)
Easy Setup Using the WPS Button
• If the access point (router) cannot be detected within two minutes, the search session expires.
Device availability
Control Panel |
Yes |
Web Image Monitor |
No |
Smart Organizing Monitor* |
Yes |
*Before using Smart Organizing Monitor, install it. For details about installation, see "Installing the Software" in the Setup Guide and "Installing the Driver and Software" in the User Guide
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Using control panel
Check that the wireless LAN access point (router) is working correctly.
When the Power indicator is lit, press and hold the [Wi-Fi] key for two seconds or more.
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All the indicators light in sequence for three seconds. If you do not operate the machine during the three-second period, the machine starts establishing a connection by the PBC method.
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Press the WPS button on the access point (router) within two minutes.
WPS
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Check the result.
Connection has succeeded:
The [Wi-Fi] key changes from flashing to continuous lighting.
Connection has failed:
The alert indicators start flashing, then, after 30 seconds, the alert indicator goes out and the power indicator lights continuously.
Also, the [Wi-Fi] key stops flashing.
Configuring the Wi-Fi settings is complete.
The next step is to install the printer driver from the provided CD-ROM. For details, see Setup Guide.
Using the Smart Organizing Monitor
Check that the wireless LAN access point (router) is working correctly.
On the [Start] menu, click [All Programs].
Click [Smart Organizing Monitor for SP xxx Series].
Click [Smart Organizing Monitor Status].
If the machine you are using is not selected, click [Connect Printer], and then select the machine's model.
Click the [User Tools] tab.
Click [Printer Configuration].
Enter the access code, and then click [OK].
The default access code is "Admin". Enter "Admin" if it has not been changed. Case is significant.
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Click the [Wireless] tab.
Configure settings as follows:
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1.Select [Setup with WPS].
2.Select [Wi-Fi Protected Setup with Push Button].
3.After configuring the settings in Steps 1 to 2, click [Connect] to establish a connection.
Press the WPS button on the access point (router).
WPS
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Check the result.
Connection has succeeded:
When "Connected to the access point." is displayed, the connection has been established. Connection has failed:
When "Failed to connect to the access point." is displayed, the connection has not been established. Start again from the beginning.
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Easy Setup Using a PIN Code
• If the access point (router) cannot be detected within two minutes, the search session expires.
Device availability
Control Panel |
Yes |
Web Image Monitor |
No |
Smart Organizing Monitor* |
Yes |
*Before Smart Organizing Monitor can be used, it must be installed. For details about installation, see "Installing the Software" in the Setup Guide and "Installing the Driver and Software" in the User Guide
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Using control panel
Check that the wireless LAN access point (router) is working correctly.
Open the PIN code configuration screen for the wireless LAN access point (router) on your computer.
When the Power indicator is lit, press and hold the [Wi-Fi] key for two seconds or less.
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All the indicators will repeatedly flash in this order.
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Press the [Stop/Start] key in the three-second period during which the three indicators sequentially flash.
•The PIN code will be printed.
•The [Wi-Fi] key LED starts flashing and the machine starts establishing a connection by the PIN method.
Enter the machine’s PIN code on the access point (router)’s web page.
Execute WPS (PIN system) from the access point (router)'s web page.
Check the result.
Connection has succeeded:
The [Wi-Fi] key changes from flashing to continuous lighting.
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