Basic Structure Mode; Wireless Network Setup Tools; Wireless Network Setup (Applicable To Wi-Fi Models); Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps) Setup - Pantum M6500W User Manual

5.Wireless network setup (applicable to Wi-Fi models)

Depending on model, the printer with Wi-Fi printing function supports the two types of
wireless network connection of both infrastructure connection and Wi-Fi hotspot connection,
while there is usually only one connection between computer and printer at a time. If you
have problems during wireless network setup, please refer to
Setup Frequently Asked Questions.

5.1.Basic structure mode

You can connect a computer to your printer via access point (wireless router) as the medium.
Access point (wireless router) connection is divided into wireless network setup and Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS).
Note: • The machine with the fax feature supports automatic search of wireless network
through the printer's control panel to select the wireless network you desire and
then input its password for connection.
Important: Before wireless network installation, you must learn about the service set
identifie (SSID) and password of your access point in order to use them during wireless
network setup. If they cannot be determined, please consult your network administrator or
access point (wireless router) manufacturer.

5.1.1.Wireless network setup tools

If your computer has been installed with a driver and had been connected to wireless
network, but the wireless network was changed, you can set it again with wireless network
setup tools.
5.1.1.1.Preliminary preparations
1. Access point (wireless router).
2. A computer that has been connected to network.
3. A printer that has wireless network function.
Basic structure mode: connecting to a
wireless device via router
1. Access point (wireless router)
2. Wireless network printer
3. Computer connecting to access point via
wireless network
4. Computer connecting to access point via
network cable
Wi-Fi Hotspot
The wireless computer is directly connected
with the wireless device.
Chapter 5.3 Wireless Network
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