Use
To
Auto Configuration
On
Off
Specify whether or not the network adapter accepts the automatic
IPv6 address configuration entries provided by a router.
Note:
On is the factory default setting.
Set Hostname
Set the host name.
Note:
These settings can be changed only from the Embedded
Web Server.
View Address
View Router Address
Enable DHCPv6
On
Off
Enable DHCPv6 in the printer.
Note:
On is the factory default setting.
Wireless menu
Note:
This menu is available only in printers connected to a wireless network or printer models that have a
wireless network adapter.
To access the menu, navigate to:
Network/Ports
>
Network [x]
>
Network [x] Setup
>
Wireless
Use
To
Wi
‑
Fi Protected Setup
Start Push Button Method
Start PIN Method
Establish a wireless network and enable network security.
Notes:
•
Start Push Button Method connects the printer to a wireless
network when buttons on both the printer and the access point
(wireless router) are pressed within a given period of time.
•
Start PIN Method connects the printer to a wireless network
when a PIN on the printer is entered into the wireless settings
of the access point.
Enable/Disable WPS Auto
‑
detection
Enable
Disable
Automatically detect the connection method that an access point
with WPS uses—Start Push Button Method or Start PIN Method.
Note:
Disable is the factory default setting.
Network Mode
BSS Type
Infrastructure
Ad hoc
Specify the network mode.
Notes:
•
Infrastructure is the factory default setting. This lets the printer
access a network using an access point.
•
Ad hoc configures wireless connection directly between the
printer and a computer.
Compatibility
802.11b/g
802.11b/g/n
Specify the wireless standard for the wireless network.
Note:
802.11b/g/n is the factory default setting.
Choose Network
Select an available network for the printer to use.
View Signal Quality
View the quality of the wireless connection.
View Security Mode
View the encryption method for the wireless network.
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