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11 Networks
Networks
USB Port
Using the USB cable, you can connect your device to a
PC that is connected to a network. Other PCs on this
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network can then access the device if it is shared for use
on the network. You cannot connect the device directly
to a network with a USB cable, unless you have a USB
print server connection.
WLAN
Your device has a WLAN connection. Thus, you can in-
tegrate the device into an existing wireless network
(WLAN). All computers in the network can then access
the device and scan or print.
Networks
Calling the Web Interface
You can also edit the device's network settings
with the device's web interface (see also chapter
Web Interface, page 18).
Wireless Network (WLAN)
· Wireless Network (WLAN)
Introduction
In a wireless network (Wireless Local Area Network,
WLAN) at least two computers, printers or other addi-
tional devices communicate with each other over radio
waves (high frequency waves). The transmission of data
in the radio network is based on the standards 802.11b
and 802.11g.
Information on Using WLAN!
Information on Using WLAN!
The functioning of security systems, medical
equipment or sensitive devices can be disrupt-
ed by the transmission power of the device.
Observe any usage regulations (or restric-
tions) in the vicinity of such equipment.
The use of this device can affect the operation
of insufficiently shielded medical devices and
hearing aids and pacemakers through the re-
lease of high frequency radiation. Also consult
a doctor or the manufacturer of the medical
device to establish whether these are suffi-
ciently shielded from external high frequency
radiation.
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Infrastructure Wireless Network
Infrastructure Wireless Network
In an infrastructure network, multiple devices commu-
nicate via a central access point (gateway, router). All
data are sent to the access point (gateway, router) and
distributed from there.
WLAN: Infrastruktur-Netzwerk
Setting Up a Wireless
Network (WLAN)
· Setting Up a Wireless Network (WLAN)
Information on Configuration
Information on Configuration
We recommend that the settings of your
WLAN network should only be changed by a
person with a good knowledge of the configura-
tion of your computer.
Three steps are required to integrate your device into
a wireless network (WLAN).
Setting Up the Network
1. Configure the network on your PC.
2. Configure your device for network operation.
3. Install the software Companion Center SFX on
your computer using the required printer drivers.
You must carry out certain network and security set-
tings (for example the Service Set ID (SSID) and the
password). The settings must match the information for
the network. The device guides you through setting up
the network using a configuration wizard.
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