Overview

A wireless local area network (WLAN) provides the means to connect two or more devices in a local area network (LAN) without a physical connection The printer can connect to a wireless LAN that includes a wireless router or wireless access point Before connecting the printer to a wireless network, ensure that the wireless router is configured with a service set identifier (SSID), a passphrase, and security protocols You can use the Wireless Wizard to connect to a wireless network at the printer control panel If the device is connected to a wired network, you can configure wireless settings using Xerox CentreWare Internet Services. Notes: Before you begin: NOTE:  A video is provided at the end of these steps. You can use the Wireless Wizard to simplify the process of connecting your device to an available wireless network You can use the Wireless Wizard to select a different wireless network or to connect to a wireless network manually. At the printer control panel: Connect the Printer to a Wireless Network Using CentreWare Internet Services (CWIS) Depending on your network security settings, follow the steps in one of the three sections below to connect the printer to your wireless network. Option 1: Configuring the Printer for Shared Key or WPA/WPA2-Personal Option 2: Configuring the Printer for an Open System Option 3: Configuring the Printer for Wireless LAN WPA-Enterprise NOTE:  Advanced enterprise networks require certificates loading prior to setup. The printer must be connected to a wired network to configure wireless settings using Xerox CentreWare Internet Services. For networked devices, the printer uses either the wireless or the wired network connection Activating one network connection deactivates the other network connection. Advanced enterprise networks require certificates loading prior to setup. Do not connect the printer to a Guest/Public wireless network. The wireless router must be connected and properly configured for the network before you install the printer For details, see your router documentation. Use the instructions provided with your wireless router or access point to record the following information: Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security Options (Encryption Type) Passphrase / Password .  (The network name and passphrase are case sensitive.) IMPORTANT:  Make sure the router is  not  set to the 5GHz wireless frequency.  The router must be set to the 2.4GHz frequency as the printer does not support 5GHz.  Wireless Network Name (SSID) Security Options (Encryption Type) Passphrase / Password .  (The network name and passphrase are case sensitive.) IMPORTANT:  Make sure the router is  not  set to the 5GHz wireless frequency.  The router must be set to the 2.4GHz frequency as the printer does not support 5GHz.  Touch  Device Touch Network . Touch Network Connectivit y. Touch Wireless . The printer will search for available wireless networks. Touch your wireless network.  The Network Required Login screen will be displayed. Touch Login. Enter the password for your network using the touch screen keypad. Touch Confirm (check mark) The printer connects to the network. Touch X to close out of the Wireless screen. Touch X again to close out of the Network screen. Press the Home button.  The wireless signal icon should be displayed at the top, right of the screen. Touch  Device Touch Network . Touch Network Connectivit y. Touch Wireless . The printer will search for available wireless networks. Touch your wireless network.  The Network Required Login screen will be displayed. Touch Login. Enter the password for your network using the touch screen keypad. Touch Confirm (check mark) The printer connects to the network. Touch X to close out of the Wireless screen. Touch X again to close out of the Network screen. Press the Home button.  The wireless signal icon should be displayed at the top, right of the screen. From a computer (on the same network as the printer) open a Web browser. In the Web browser address field, enter the IP address of the printer and then press  Enter  or  Return The CWIS home page will be displayed. Click  Properties . NOTE:  Many features in CWIS require an administrator user name and password to access or modify If prompted to enter Administrator Account login details: For  User Name , enter  Admin . For  Password , enter the administrator account password that was set during initial access to CWIS. Click  OK . For  User Name , enter  Admin . For  Password , enter the administrator account password that was set during initial access to CWIS. Click  OK . Click  Connectivity . Click  Protocols . Click  Wireless Setup . Click  Edit Settings . For  Network Name SSID , select an option: To search for an SSID, click  Search Available  and click the drop-down menu Select an SSID from the list.  To refresh the list of available networks, click  Refresh . To enter the SSID, click  Enter SSID , then in the field, type the SSID. To search for an SSID, click  Search Available  and click the drop-down menu Select an SSID from the list.  To refresh the list of available networks, click  Refresh . To enter the SSID, click  Enter SSID , then in the field, type the SSID. For  Security Type , select  Shared Key  or  WPA/WPA2-Personal . For  Encryption Type , select an option. For  Security Key or Passphrase , type the passphrase. For  Address Acquisition , select a protocol option If you select STATIC, you can change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Mask, as needed. Click  Apply . From a computer (on the same network as the printer) open a Web browser. In the Web browser address field, enter the IP address of the printer and then press  Enter  or  Return The CWIS home page will be displayed. Click  Properties . NOTE:  Many features in CWIS require an administrator user name and password to access or modify If prompted to enter Administrator Account login details: For  User Name , enter  Admin . For  Password , enter the administrator account password that was set during initial access to CWIS. Click  OK . For  User Name , enter  Admin . For  Password , enter the administrator account password that was set during initial access to CWIS. Click  OK . Click  Connectivity . Click  Protocols . Click  Wireless Setup . Click  Edit Settings . For  Network Name SSID , select an option: To search for an SSID, click  Search Available  and click the drop-down menu Select an SSID from the list To refresh the list of available networks, click  Refresh . To enter the SSID, click  Enter SSID , then in the field, type the SSID. To search for an SSID, click  Search Available  and click the drop-down menu Select an SSID from the list To refresh the list of available networks, click  Refresh . To enter the SSID, click  Enter SSID , then in the field, type the SSID. For  Security Type , select  Open System . For  Address Acquisition , select a protocol option If you select Static, you can change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Mask, as needed. Click  Apply . From a computer (on the same network as the printer) open a Web browser. In the Web browser address field, enter the IP address of the printer and then press  Enter  or  Return The CWIS home page will be displayed. Click  Properties . NOTE:  Many features in CWIS require an administrator user name and password to access or modify If prompted to enter Administrator Account login details: For  User Name , enter  Admin . For  Password , enter the administrator account password that was set during initial access to CWIS. Click  OK . For  User Name , enter  Admin . For  Password , enter the administrator account password that was set during initial access to CWIS. Click  OK . Click  Connectivity . Click  Protocols . Click  Wireless Setup . Click  Edit Settings . For  Network Name SSID , select an option: To search for an SSID, click  Search Available  and click the drop-down menu Select an SSID from the list. To refresh the list of available networks, click  Refresh . To enter the SSID, click  Enter SSID , then in the field, type the SSID. To search for an SSID, click  Search Available  and click the drop-down menu Select an SSID from the list. To refresh the list of available networks, click  Refresh . To enter the SSID, click  Enter SSID , then in the field, type the SSID. For  Security Type , select  WPA/WPA2-Enterprise . For  Encryption Type , select an option. For  802.1x Authentication , select the authentication method that your wireless network uses. If you select PEAP, the enter the required details in the Identity Name, Username and User Password fields. If you select PEAP, the enter the required details in the Identity Name, Username and User Password fields. For  Root Certificate Setup , to upload a root certificate, perform the following steps. For  Upload Root Certificate , to locate and select the file, click  Browse . Select the certificate required, then click  Open . Click  Download . For  Upload Root Certificate , to locate and select the file, click  Browse . Select the certificate required, then click  Open . Click  Download . For  Address Acquisition , select a protocol option If you select Static, you can change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Mask, as needed. Click  Apply .