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Before Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode

When you use the machine with the access point mode, be sure to specify the access point name of the machine and the security setting in advance.

Setting Procedure When Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode

  1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.

  2. Press the Setup button.

    The Setup menu screen is displayed.

  3. Use the LEFTRIGHT button to select Device settings, then press the OK button.

  4. Use the LEFTRIGHT button to select LAN settings, then press the OK button.

  5. Use the LEFTRIGHT button to select AP mode settings, then press the OK button.

    The screen to enter the access point name (SSID) is displayed.

  6. Enter the access point name (up to 32 characters).

    Enter the access point name when you use the machine as an access point.

  7. Press the OK button to finish entering the name.

    The screen to select the security setting is displayed.

  8. Use the LEFTRIGHT button to select the security setting, then press the OK button.

    WPA2-PSK (AES)

    Specifies the security setting applying WPA2-PSK (AES). Proceed to the next step when the screen to specify the passphrase is displayed.

    Disable

    Finishes the access point settings without specifying the security setting.

  9. Enter the passphrase (8 to 10 characters).

  10. Press the OK button to finish entering the passphrase.

For details on printing or scanning with the access point mode:

Printing with the Access Point Mode

Scanning with the Access Point Mode

Restrictions on Using the Access Point Mode

When you use the machine with the access point mode, note the following.

  • Up to 5 external devices (ex: smartphone) can be connected to the machine.

  • While you are using the machine with the access point mode, you cannot perform the operations below.

    -Operations using the operation panel of the machine (ex: copying, scanning, or sending a fax)

    -Operations necessary to connect the machine to the Internet

    -Changing the network settings of the machine or displaying the network settings

  • If the machine receives a fax in the access point mode, the machine cancels the access point mode automatically after a certain time, then the machine switches to the fax mode.