Dell S5830DN User Manual page 44

Additional printer setup
3
Modify the settings to match the settings of your access point (wireless router).
Note: Make sure to enter the correct SSID, security method, preshared key or passphrase, network
mode, and channel.
4
Click Submit.
5
Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the Ethernet cable. Then wait for at least five seconds, and then
turn the printer back on.
6
To verify if your printer is connected to the network, print a network setup page. Then in the Network Card [x]
section, see if the status is Connected.
Changing port settings after installing an internal solutions port
Notes:
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If the printer has a static IP address, then do not change the configuration.
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If the computers are configured to use the network name instead of an IP address, then do not change
the configuration.
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If you are adding a wireless internal solutions port (ISP) to a printer previously configured for an Ethernet
connection, then disconnect the printer from the Ethernet network.
For Windows users
1
Open the printers folder.
2
From the shortcut menu of the printer with the new ISP, open the printer properties.
3
Configure the port from the list.
4
Update the IP address.
5
Apply the changes.
For Macintosh users
1
From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to the list of printers, and then select + > IP.
2
Type the IP address in the address field.
3
Apply the changes.
Setting up serial printing (Windows only)
After installing the serial or communication (COM) port, configure the printer and the computer.
Note: Serial printing reduces print speed.
1
Set the parameters in the printer.
a
From the control panel, navigate to the menu for the port settings.
b
Locate the menu for the serial port settings, and then adjust the settings, if necessary.
c
Save the settings.
2
From your computer, open the printers folder, and then select your printer.
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