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  • Page 1: Network Guide

    Network Guide NPD4947-00 EN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Software Problems......28 Unblocking Epson software....28...

  • Page 3: Notices

    DS-560 Network Guide Introduction Introduction Notices About this manual This Network Guide provides instructions on wireless network settings for your computer, smartphone, or product, as well as how to solve problems. The contents of this manual and the product’s specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Wi-Fi (Wireless) Network Basics

    DS-560 Network Guide Introduction Wi-Fi (Wireless) Network Basics There are two types of Wi-Fi connection; Infrastructure mode (to communicate through the access point) and direct Wi-Fi connection (to communicate directly with devices without using an access point). Infrastructure mode (To communicate through the access point) In the Infrastructure mode, both wireless and wired computers can communicate through an access point (such as wireless router) to send data to the network interface.

  • Page 5: Direct Connection (To Communicate Without Using An Access Point)

    DS-560 Network Guide Introduction (f. Internet access) Direct connection (To communicate without using an access point) To use the product in a wireless environment without an access point is to use a direct Wi-Fi connection. You can connect the product wirelessly without using an access point.

  • Page 6: Using Product Via Network

    USB connection to a network connection. If your computer does not have a CD/DVD drive, you can download the installer from the following Epson web site. http://support.epson.net/setupnavi/ Note: ❏...

  • Page 7: Mac Os X

    Check that your network devices, such as the router or wireless adapter, are working properly before starting computer setup. Go to the following Epson web site and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the product and a network connection.
  • Page 8 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network WPS push button You can setup by pushing the WPS button on a wireless router (access point). Use this method if you have already connected other Wi-Fi enabled devices using WPS. Set the connection mode switch on the product to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 9 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Hold down the Connect button on the product for at least three seconds, until the Status and Error lights on the product flash alternately. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on the wireless router (access point).
  • Page 10 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Open the input tray. Hold down the Connect button on the product and turn it on. Continue holding down the Connect button until the Status and Error lights on the product flash alternately.
  • Page 11 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Turn off the product. Set the connection mode switch on the product to Wi-Fi. Turn on the product. When the Status light on the product stays on, the connection has been established. To scan you need to configure the scanning software on your computer.

  • Page 12: Using Epsonnet Config

    Next, reboot the scanner in infrastructure connection mode to connect it to your infrastructure network. Note: If you are using iOS or Android devices, you can use Epson DocumentScan to connect the product using infrastructure mode. See the following section for more information on Epson DocumentScan. “Smartphone or tablet” on page 7 &...
  • Page 13 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Select your product from the list, and then click Configuration. Select Network Interface - Network - Basic (Wireless).
  • Page 14 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Make the necessary settings for your infrastructure connection. Item Setting Communication mode Set to Infrastructure. SSID Set the SSID of the wireless router (access point) you want to connect to. Security level Set the security level of your wireless connection.
  • Page 15 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Turn off the product. Disconnect direct Wi-Fi connection, and then connect your computer to your infrastructure network. Set the connection mode switch on the product to Wi-Fi. Turn on the product. When the Status light on the product stays on, the connection has been established.

  • Page 16: Direct Wi-Fi Connection

    DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Direct Wi-Fi Connection You can connect the product directly to devices that have a Wi-Fi function without using a wireless router (access point). The product acts as an access point; this connection method is known as "access point mode".

  • Page 17: Using Wps Push Button For Direct Wi-Fi Connection

    DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Turn on the product. From your computer or device, search for and select the SSID shown on the label on the rear of the product. Enter the password shown on the label on the rear of the product into the Wi-Fi settings on your computer or device.
  • Page 18 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Open the input tray. Turn on the product. Hold down the Connect button on the product for at least three seconds until the Status and Error lights on the product flash alternately. The product enters standby status for WPS connection for two minutes, and the Status light stays on.

  • Page 19: Configuring Scanning Software On Your Computer

    Start screen > Apps > Epson > Epson Scan Settings Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP: Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings Mac OS X: Select Applications > EPSON Software > EPSON Scan Settings.
  • Page 20 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Select your scanner from the Select Scanner drop-down list. Select Network, then click Add. In the Add window, choose the product’s IP address under Search for addresses. Then click OK.

  • Page 21: Checking The Product's Ip Address

    You can add the product’s IP address manually. Select Enter address, type in the address, and then click OK. In the Epson Scan Settings window, click Test to check the connection. If everything works properly, you see a successful connection message appears.
  • Page 22 DS-560 Network Guide Using Product via Network Find your product in the list displayed, and then check the product’s IP address. Note: You need the product’s IP address if you want to check the connection using a Ping command. “Checking the communication using the Ping command” on page 24...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Network problems may be resolved by updating the product firmware. Confirm that you are using the latest version of the product firmware. Check the Epson web site for the latest firmware update releases. If there is no firmware information on the Epson web site, you are already using the latest firmware.

  • Page 24: Checking The Communication Using The Ping Command

    DS-560 Network Guide Troubleshooting Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP: Start > All Programs or Programs > EPSON > EPSON Scan > EPSON Scan Settings Mac OS X: Select Applications > EPSON Software > EPSON Scan Settings. Click Test. Checking the Wi-Fi module firmware version Start EpsonNet Config.

  • Page 25: Setup Problems

    DS-560 Network Guide Troubleshooting Confirming in Windows 8.1/8/7/Vista/XP Make sure you have the product’s IP address. For Windows 8.1/8: Start screen > Apps > Command Prompt For Windows 7/Vista/XP: Click the Start button or start, All Programs or Programs, Accessories, and then Command Prompt.

  • Page 26: Connecting With Direct Wi-Fi Connection

    DS-560 Network Guide Troubleshooting ❏ Is the password correct? The password is case-sensitive. Verify that the entered password is correct. A password may be called a “WEP key”, a “WPA passphrase”, a “Pre-Shared Key”, and so on according to the access point or security system being used.

  • Page 27: Scanning Problems

    ❏ Are you using an IPv6 network? Epson Scan does not support networks that use IPv6 only. Use Epson Scan on a network that uses IPv4. ❏ Is the IP address set correctly on the computer? For details on network settings such as the IP address, see “Setup Problems”...

  • Page 28: Software Problems

    ❏ Is the Firewall function active in Windows XP or later, or commercially available security software? If the Firewall function is active, the search may not work in EPSON Scan Settings. In this case, click EPSON Scan Settings - Add - Enter address, and directly enter the IP address.

  • Page 29: Copyrights, Trademarks, And Licenses

    Protected Setup , and WPA2 are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Copyright 2013 Seiko Epson Corporation. All rights reserved. Info-ZIP copyright and license This is version 2007-Mar-4 of the Info-ZIP license. The definitive version of this document should be available at ftp://ftp.info-zip.org/pub/infozip/license.html indefinitely and a copy at...

  • Page 30: Open Source Software License

    Section 6) until five (5) years after the discontinuation of same model of this product. If you desire to receive the source code above, please see the "Contacting Epson Support" in User's Guide, and contact the customer support of your region.
  • Page 31 DS-560 Network Guide Copyrights and Licenses for Network Features The list of GPL Programs: base-passwd-3.5.7 busybox-1.2.2.1 ifupdown-0.6.8 kernel-2.6.18 lsp-arm-versatile926ejs-2.6.18_pro500 module-init-tools-3.2pre1 mount-2.12 net-tools-1.60 netbase-4.29 psmisc-21.5 readline-libs-5.0 sysvinit-2.86 udev-0.093 udhcp 0.9.8cvs20050124-5 util-linux-2.12 usb8786 GNU LGPL This product includes the open source software programs which apply the GNU Lesser General Public License Version 2 or later version (“LGPL Programs”).
  • Page 32 DS-560 Network Guide Copyrights and Licenses for Network Features The list of BSD Programs: busybox-1.2.2.1 util-linux-2.12 mount-2.12 mvlutils-2.8.4 netkit-ftp-0.17 netkit-base-0.17 portmap-5beta Sun RPC License This product includes the open source software programs which apply the Sun RPC License (“Sun RPC Programs”).
  • Page 33 DS-560 Network Guide Copyrights and Licenses for Network Features This product includes the open source software program “MD5” which applies the terms and conditions provided by owner of the copyright to the “MD5”. AES license This product includes the open source software program “AES” which applies the terms and conditions...

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