Ricoh SP 210, SP 211, SP 212, SP 213 Service Manual. Parts Catalog

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•

Computer Acces s point (router)

The set tings are complete.

To be configured.

Machine

For details about configuring ad-hoc mode, see "Configuring Network Settings" in the User • Guide .

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 encr yption key, and write them down on the blank space as shown. SSID:

Encryption key:

Number of characters used for the encryption key

The number of characters used for the encryption key varies.

Authentication Encryption

WEP Key

Length

WEP Key

Format

WEP Key/ WPA Passphrase

(Maximum character)

Open System None - - -

Open System WEP 64 bit ASCII 5 characters

Hexadecimal 10 characters

128 bit ASCII 13 characters

Hexadecimal 26 characters

Shared Key WEP 64 bit ASCII 5 characters

Hexadecimal 10 characters

128 bit ASCII 13 characters

Hexadecimal 26 characters

WPA 2- PSK CCMP (AES) - - 8 to 63 digits ASCII or 64

digits Hex

Mixed Mode WPA/WPA2 TKIP/AES

- - 8 to 63 digits ASCII or 64 digits Hex

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 the [ ] or [ ] key to select [Print List/Report], and then press the [OK] key.

Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select [Configuration Page], and then press the [OK] key.

Press [Yes] in the confirmation screen.

Obtaining the wireless LAN information from the configuration page

To configure the wireless LAN settings, the following infor mation 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.

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.•

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.

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.

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.

Does the device support WPS?

Yes

WPS

Does the device have a WPS button?

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.

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 .

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 star t flashing, then, af ter 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.

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.

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 "In-

stalling the Software" in the Setup Guide and "Installing the Driver and Software" in the User Guide .

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 indica-

tors 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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