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Xerox WNA-100 Setup And Configuration Manual

Xerox WNA-100 Setup And Configuration Manual

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How To Set up and Configure the WNA-100 Wireless Network Adapter
Section 1: Set up and Connect the Adapter to a Computer, Then Configure the Computer to
Communicate With the Adapter
Before the adapter can be connected to a printer, it must be connected to a computer so that it can be configured
to function on a wireless network. The adapter must be configured from the adapter's web interface using an
Internet browser. After the adapter has been connected to the computer, the computer's TCP/IP settings must be
configured to communicate with the adapter.
To set up the adapter:
1. Connect the antenna to the adapter.
2. Connect the power supply cord to the adapter, and then plug the power unit into the wall outlet.
Note: Only use the power supply provided with the adapter.
3. Connect one end of the supplied Ethernet crossover cable to the Ethernet port on the adapter.
4. Connect the other end of the crossover cable to the Ethernet port on the computer that will be used to
configure the adapter using an Internet browser.
Note: The adapter is not intended for use on a switch or hub. The adapter must be connected directly to

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Summary of Contents for Xerox WNA-100

  • Page 1: Section 1: Set Up And Connect The Adapter To A Computer, Then Configure The Computer To Communicate With The Adapter

    How To Set up and Configure the WNA-100 Wireless Network Adapter Section 1: Set up and Connect the Adapter to a Computer, Then Configure the Computer to Communicate With the Adapter Before the adapter can be connected to a printer, it must be connected to a computer so that it can be configured to function on a wireless network.
  • Page 2: Section 2: Configure The Wireless Settings

    To configure the wireless settings for the adapter, the following information must be known about the wireless router that is set up on the network the WNA-100 is to going to be attached to. This information is unique to each network. If necessary, contact the network System Administrator or the manufacturer of the wireless router to obtain this information or refer to the wireless router’s user guide.
  • Page 3: Section 3: Configure The Tcp/Ip Settings For The Wireless Router Management

    3. Depending on the information obtained, enter the required settings in the WEP, WPA, or EAP Settings section. For example, if the wireless router uses WEP 64 bit encryption, enter the required information in the WEP section. The following is an example of settings that need to be configured for the WNA- 100 to connect to a wireless router.
  • Page 4: Section 4: Configure The Wireless Adapter Administrative Utility Settings

    1. Click on any of the links under the TCP/IP Configuration folder on the left of the adapter's web interface. The TCP/IP Settings window will be displayed. 2. Select [OFF] from the BOOTP/DHCP pull-down menu. 3. Enter an IP address, network mask (also known as subnet mask), and default router in the fields provided under the TCP/IP Settings section.
  • Page 5: Section 5: Reset The Adapter To Save All Settings, Then Connect The Adapter To The Printer

    Note: For additional information about the various administrative settings, click on the [Help] button at the top, right of the window. Section 5: Reset the Adapter to Save All Settings, Then Connect the Adapter to the Printer 1. Click on the [Restart] button in the Reset section on the Administrative Utilities window, and then click on [Confirm] to reset the adapter so that all configuration settings will be saved.