SDC2035C Communication Device Advanced Setup Guide
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Introduction
The Communication Device can be setup for wireless usage, enabling you to move
your Franking Machine to any location that is within the range of a wireless access
point on your network.
If your network/router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you may choose to
follow these instructions instead of performing the standard Wi-Fi setup instructions
described previously in this guide. WPS is a method used to set up wireless
communication among devices without having to manually enter long passphrases.
You can determine if your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup by checking your
router documentation or looking on the router to see if it has a button labelled
“WPS” or the symbol
Before setting up the Communication Device for Wi-Fi Protected
operation:
• Make sure that your router is set to one of the following: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK or
[AES]/WPA2-PSK [TKIP].
WEP or “None” cannot be used.
• Ensure the Wireless USB Plug-in is installed in one
of the USB ports in the Communication Device
(see illustration).
• Be sure a wireless access point (transmitter) is close enough to the location of
your Franking Machine to have good signal strength.
• If you are installing your Franking Machine and have just taken the
Communication Device out of its box, it will be in the factory default state
and you can continue with the steps that follow. If the Communication Device
has been confi gured and used before, fi rst reset it as described
here
before
proceeding.
1. Prepare the Communication Device
a. Connect the AC power adapter to the Communication Device.
b. Wait about 30 seconds for the Orange LED to light, then press the Reset Button.
When the LED lights green, release the button.
c. Wait another 45 seconds for the Communication Device to complete its startup
routine. When the LED is blinking in a regular pattern (typically Orange, Green,
Orange, Green, Pause), continue with step 2 below.
2. WPS Setup Procedure
a. Put your wireless router into its WPS state (refer to its operation guide).
b. Press and hold down the Reset Button on the Communication Device for 15
seconds, then release the button. The LED fl ashes rapidly.
c. The random fl ashing continues for about a minute. When the LED stops fl ashing
rapidly, unplug the AC power adapter from the Communication Device and then
connect it again.
d. Wait another 45 seconds for the Communication Device to complete its startup
routine.
If the LED blinks orange only (if not connected to the Franking Machine) or
blinks green only (if connected to the Franking Machine), you have successfully
set up the Communication Device to run wirelessly.
If the rapid fl ashing lasts more than a minute then WPS has failed. Repeat Steps
1 and 2 on this page again.
e. Connect the Franking Machine and Communication Device using the supplied
USB cable.
Reset Button
LED
Wireless USB Plug-in
