Ricoh WLRW54G1 User Manual

1. Remove the slot cover [1] from the I/F Card Slot ( x 2).

2. Install the interface board (Knob-screw x 2) into the I/F card slot.

3. Make sure that the machine can recognize the option (see "Check All

Connections" at the end of this section).

IEEE 802.11a/g, g (Wireless LAN)

Installation Procedure

Unplug the main machine power cord before you do the following procedure.

You can only install one of the following network interfaces at one time: (IEEE

802.11a/g, g (Wireless LAN), IEEE1284, Bluetooth).

1. Remove the slot cover [1] from I/F Card Slot ( x 2).

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2. Install the wireless LAN board (Knob-screw x 2) into I/F card slot.

3. Install the wireless LAN card in the wireless LAN board. Make sure the card

label faces the front of the machine.

4. Attach the cover to the wireless LAN card.

5. Make sure that the machine can recognize the option (see ‘Check All

Connections’ at the end of this section).

6. Attach the transmission/reception antenna at the front left of the machine.

7. Attach the reception antenna at the rear right of the machine.

8. Route the cables and clamp them (= x 6).

You may have to move the machine if the reception is not clear.

 Make sure that the machine is not located near an appliance or any type of

equipment that generates strong magnetic fields.

 Put the machine as close as possible to the access point.

UP Mode Settings for Wireless LAN

Enter the UP mode. Then do the procedure below to perform the initial interface

settings for IEEE 802.11a/g, g. These settings take effect every time the machine

is powered on.

You cannot use the wireless LAN if you use Ethernet.

1. Press the “User Tools/Counter” key.

2. On the touch panel, press “System Settings”.

The Network I/F (default: Ethernet) must be set for either Ethernet or wireless

LAN.

3. Select “Interface Settings”.

4. Press “Wireless LAN”. Only the wireless LAN options show.

5. Communication Mode. Select either “802.11 Ad hoc”, “Ad hoc” or

“Infrastructure”.

6. SSID Setting. Enter the SSID setting. (The setting is case sensitive.)

7. Channel. You need this setting when Ad Hoc Mode is selected.

Range: 1 to 14 (default: 11)

The allowed range for the channel settings may vary for different countries.

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