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. Flick the HOME screen, then tap Setup.

    Using the Operation Panel

  3. Tap Device settings.

  4. Tap LAN settings.

  5. Tap Other settings.

  6. Tap Access point mode settings.

    The screen to specify the access point name is displayed.

  7. Tap the touch screen.

  8. Enter the access point name.

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

  9. Tap Apply to finish entering the name.

  10. Tap OK to finish specifying the access point name.

  11. Select the security setting.

    Disable

    Finishes the access point settings without specifying the security setting.

    WPA2-PSK (AES)

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

  12. Tap the touch screen.

  13. Enter the passphrase.

  14. Tap Apply to finish entering the passphrase.

  15. Tap OK to finish specifying the passphrase setting.

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 or scanning)

    -Operations necessary to connect the machine to the Internet

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