Basic Network Settings (MF8580Cdw/MF8280Cw)
Article ID: ART142025 | | | Date published: 05/13/2015 | | | Date last updated: 12/09/2015 |
Description
Basic Network Settings (MF8580Cdw/MF8280Cw)
Solution
Basic Network Settings (MF8580Cdw/MF8280Cw) ID : 8201751600 _ EN _ 1 | |
Solution | Connecting to a Network When connecting the machine to a wired or wireless local area network (LAN), you need to set an IP address unique to the selected network. Select "wired" or "wireless" depending on your communication environment and networking devices. For specific IP address settings, contact your Internet service provider or network administrator.
![]() Follow these steps to connect the machine to a network. 1. Check your computer settings.
NOTE: - Depending on the network, you may need to change settings for the communication method (half-duplex/full-duplex) or the Ethernet type (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX). For more information, contact your Internet service provider or network administrator. 2. Select wired or wireless LAN. 3. Connect to a wired or wireless LAN.
4. Set the IP address as necessary.
Selecting Wired LAN or Wireless LAN After you decide on wired or wireless LAN to connect the machine to the computer, select wired LAN or wireless LAN using the operation panel. Note that if you change the setting from <Wired LAN> to <Wireless LAN> or vice versa, you will need to uninstall MF Drivers installed on your computer and then reinstall them. 1. Press [ ![]() 2. Use [ ![]() ![]() ![]()
3. Select <Select Wired/Wireless LAN> and press [ ![]() 4. Select <Wired LAN> or <Wireless LAN> and press [ ![]()
5. Press [ ![]() Connecting to a Wired LAN Connect the machine to a computer via a router. Use a LAN cable to connect the machine to the router.
1. Connect a LAN cable.
2. Wait approximately 2 minutes.
Connecting to a Wireless LAN Wireless routers (or access points) connect the machine to a computer via radio waves. If your wireless router is equipped with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), configuring your network is automatic and easy. If your networking devices do not support automatic configuration, or if you want to specify authentication and encryption settings in detail, you need to manually set up the connection. Make sure that your computer is correctly connected to the network.
![]() When using WPS, two modes are available: push button mode and PIN code mode.
Find the WPS mark shown below on the package of your wireless router. Also make sure that there is a WPS button on your networking device. ![]()
Some WPS routers do not support the push button mode. If WPS PIN code mode is mentioned on the package or in the instruction manuals of your networking device, set up the connection by entering the PIN code.
![]() When manually setting up a wireless connection, you can either select a wireless router or manually enter the required information. Regardless of the method, make sure that you have the required setup information, including the SSID and network key.
Select this setup option if you need to manually set up the connection but want to complete the setup as easily as possible.
If you want to specify security settings in detail, such as authentication and encryption settings, manually enter the SSID and network key to set up the connection. Viewing Network Settings
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Testing the Network Connection 1. Press [ ![]() 2. Use [ ![]() ![]() ![]()
3. Select <TCP/IP Settings> ![]() ![]() 4. Enter the IP address of another device on the network and press <Apply>.
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Related Info | Setting IP Addresses (MF8580Cdw/MF8280Cw) Setting the Wireless LAN Using WPS (MF8580Cdw/MF8280Cw) Setting the Wireless LAN Manually (MF8580Cdw/MF8280Cw) |
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8201751600