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Information Required for Wireless Connection to Wireless Router

The information required for a wireless connection to a wireless router is displayed on the back or bottom of the wireless router.

Figure: Specifications of Wireless Router
  • Network name (SSID)

    Normally, this is indicated as network name (SSID) on the wireless router.

    The following expressions may also be used depending on the manufacturer.

    • Wireless network name
    • Wi-Fi name
    • SSID

    Check this so as not to mistake the connection destination. When directly entering the SSID in manual connection, a connection will not be possible if a mistake is made, including with respect to uppercase and lowercase letters.

  • Encryption key

    Normally, this is indicated as encryption key on the wireless router.

    The following expressions may also be used depending on the manufacturer.

    • Network password
    • Network key
    • Network security key
    • Wi-Fi password
    • Wireless security key
    • PSK-AES key or SAE-AES key

    This is required when connecting manually. A connection will not be possible if a mistake is made, including with respect to uppercase and lowercase letters.

    Refer to the following page and check the SSID and encryption key for the wireless router with the computer/smartphone/tablet connected. Correctly write down the SSID and encryption key for the connection destination of the printer without making any mistake.

    Note

    • To prevent leaks, the encryption key may not be displayed on the wireless router unit. Refer to the manual of the wireless router.