Basic Network Settings
note:
The computer and network device setup should be completed.
Otherwise, you are unable to use the machine in a network, even if you perform the following procedure.
- The structure of your computer or networked device, the existence of router functions, setting methods and security settings vary depending on your environment. For more information, see the instruction manual provided with the network device you are using, or contact the manufacturer.
- Consult your network administrator in advance to use the machine in your office.
After confirmation, connect the machine to LAN according to the following procedures.
You can connect the machine to wireless LAN or wired LAN according to your environment and devices.
Switch its connection method to either wired LAN or wireless LAN.
Switch the connection method to either wireless LAN or wired LAN according to your environments and devices.
The default setting is "Wired LAN."
important:
After configuration
- Restart the machine after you switch its connection method in order to activate the setting.
1. Press [ 
] (Menu).
2. Select <Network Settings> with [ 
] or [ 
], and then press [OK].
When the system manager ID and system manager PIN are specified
Use the numeric keys to enter the ID and number, and then press [ 
] (Log In/Out).
The next screen is displayed for approximately 5 seconds.
Turn OFF/ON is performed in Step 5. You do not need to turn OFF/ON the machine here.
3.When you need to switch, select <Select Wired/Wireless LAN> using [ ] or [ ], and then press [OK].
When wired LAN is set
<Wireless LAN Settings> is grayed out.
When wireless LAN is set
<Wireless LAN Settings> is not grayed out.
4. Select <Wired LAN> or <Wireless LAN> using [
] or [
], and then press [OK].
5. Restart the machine when the following screen disappears.
Turn OFF/ON this printer.
To enable the settings, the machine need to be restarted.
important:
When switched to wired LAN connection or wireless LAN connection
- After you finish connecting the wireless LAN or wired LAN, uninstall the MF driver.
Once uninstallation is complete, reinstall the MF driver.
See the Starter Guide.
Connect the machine to either wired LAN or wireless LAN.
Connecting to Wired LAN
note:
You cannot use wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time
- The machine's default connect method is "Wired LAN."
1. Connect the machine to a router or a hub via LAN cable.
2. Wait until the machine sets the IP address automatically (approx. 2 min).
If you want to set the IP address manually, see the e-Manual.
Connecting to Wireless LAN (MF5950dw Only)
Two methods are provided for connecting to the wireless LAN or access point, connecting using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function or connecting manually.
note:
You cannot use wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time
- The machine's default connect method is "Wired LAN." When using a wireless LAN connection, it is necessary to switch the connection method to "Wireless LAN."
- You can connect the machine to wireless LANs or wired LANs, but you cannot use at the same time.When using a wireless LAN connection, do not connect a LAN cable to the machine. This may cause malfunctions.
Check automatically obtained IP addresses.
Checking the Network Connection
As soon as wired/wireless LAN is connected, check the IP address.
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Next, check the network operation.
Check the operation by displaying the Remote UI of the machine.
Checking Network Operation
Check the operation by displaying the Remote UI of the machine.
1. Start the Web browser of a computer which is connected to a network.
2. Enter "http://IP address of the machine/" in the address field and press the [ENTER] key on the keyboard.
You can check <IP address of the machine> at Step 5 of "Checking IP Address Settings."
Example: http://192.168.0.215/
3. Check that the screen of the Remote UI is displayed.
note:
Check the following.
- Whether the computer and hub are connected using a LAN cable
- Whether the <Remote UI On/Off> is set to <On>
See the "e-Manual" (HTML manual) in the CD-ROM supplied with the machine.
