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Notes for Wireless LAN Users

This manual explains how to connect the machine to the network via a wireless LAN interface in the infrastructure mode. In the infrastructure mode, communication is established via a wireless LAN access point.

Diagram illustrating the infrastructure mode: a RICOH printer connected via a wireless access point to a laptop.

⭐ Important Notes

  • Ad hoc mode is not supported.
  • Ethernet and wireless LAN settings cannot be enabled at the same time.

Checking Your Wireless Network Environment

Before using the wireless LAN, configure the following settings and make the check.

  1. Before configuring the wireless LAN settings, configure the machine's IP address or make DHCP enabled.

    For details about configuring the machine's IP address, see "Preparing for Printing", Operating Instructions.

  2. Check that the access point is operating.
Diagram showing a wireless access point with signal waves emanating from it.

3. Plug the wireless LAN cable into the Ethernet port before configuring the wireless LAN settings. It takes about 2 minutes to connect to the access point. Wait for about 2 minutes after turning on the machine.

Diagram showing a wireless LAN cable being plugged into the Ethernet port of a RICOH printer.

Selecting the Configuration Method

The configuration method depends on the access point being used. "Easy Setup" is a function for automatically configuring the wireless LAN settings. The actual name of the function may vary depending on the access point being used. See the access point manual.

Does the access point support "Easy Setup" of the wireless LAN?

Yes

Is there a push button on the access point?

Yes

Easy Setup "PBC Method" (See Page 3 "Easy Setup Using the Push Button")

No

Easy Setup "PIN Method" (See Page 5 "Easy Setup Using a PIN Code")

No

Manual setting (See Page 7 "Manual setting")

Reference

  • Manual setting: Page 7 "Configuring Settings Using Web Image Monitor"
  • Manual setting: Page 12 "Configuring Settings Using the Control Panel"

Easy Setup Using the Push Button

  1. Turn the machine on.
Close-up view of the RICOH printer's control panel, highlighting the power button and other operational buttons.
  1. Press the [▼/Menu] key.
  2. Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to display the [Host Interface] menu, and then press the [#Enter] key.
  3. Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to display [Wireless LAN], and then press the [#Enter] key.
  4. Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to select [Easy Setup], and then press the [#Enter] key.
  5. Press the WPS button on the access point.
Illustration of a finger pressing the WPS button on a wireless access point, with signal waves indicating connection.
  1. Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to select [PBC Method], and then press the [#Enter] key.

If the access point cannot be detected within 120 seconds, the search session expires. If the connection attempt has failed, press the [#Enter] key again. If the problem persists, check whether the access point is working properly. Configuration is complete when connection to the access point is confirmed.

  1. After you have made all the settings, press the [Escape] key.
  2. Print the configuration page to check whether the machine has successfully connected to the access point. Load the print media in the tray. If the wireless LAN signal is reported as being unavailable (0%) on the configuration page, the machine is not connected to the access point.

How to print the configuration page: Press the [▼/Menu] key ► [List/Test Print] ► [Config. Page] ► press the [#Enter] key.

Easy Setup Using a PIN Code

  1. Turn the machine on.
Close-up view of the RICOH printer's control panel, highlighting the power button and other operational buttons.
  1. Press the [▼/Menu] key.
  2. Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to display the [Host Interface] menu, and then press the [#Enter] key.
  3. Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to display [Wireless LAN], and then press the [#Enter] key.
  4. Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to select [Easy Setup], and then press the [#Enter] key.
  5. Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to select [Display PIN], and then press the [#Enter] key.
  6. Check the machine's PIN.
  1. Enter the machine's PIN on the access point web page.
Screenshot of a web page interface, likely from a wireless access point, showing fields for entering a PIN and executing WPS.

For details, see the manual supplied with the wireless LAN access point.

  1. Execute WPS (PIN system) from the access point's web page.
  2. Press the [Escape] key.
  3. Press the [▲] or [▼/Menu] key to select [PIN Method], and then press the [#Enter] key.

If the connection attempt has failed, press the [#Enter] key again. If the problem persists, check whether the access point is working properly. Configuration is complete when connection to the access point is confirmed.

  1. After you have made all the settings, press the [Escape] key.
  2. Print the configuration page to check whether the machine has successfully connected to the access point. Load the print media in the tray. If the wireless LAN signal is reported as being unavailable (0%) on the configuration page, the machine is not connected to the access point.

How to print the configuration page: Press the [▼/Menu] key ► [List/Test Print] ► [Config. Page] ► press the [#Enter] key.

Manual Setting

If you cannot confirm the settings of the access point being used or the access point does not support WPS, configure the wireless LAN settings manually. You can configure the settings using Web Image Monitor or the control panel. This manual mainly explains configuration using Web Image Monitor.

Configuring Settings Using Web Image Monitor

⭐ Important: Connect the machine and computer with an Ethernet cable before configuring the settings.

Diagram showing a RICOH printer connected to a computer via an Ethernet cable. Another computer is shown connected to the printer, possibly for initial setup or management.
  • Check the security method employed by the access point being used.
  • Check the machine's IP address.

Navigate: Press the [▼/Menu] key ► [Host Interface] ► [Network Setup] ► [IPv4 Address]

  1. Launch the Web browser.
  2. In the address bar, enter "http://(machine's IP address or host name)/".
  3. Click [Administrator Login].
Screenshot of the Web Image Monitor login page with fields for username and password.
  1. Enter the user name and password, and then click [OK]. If this is the first time to log in, enter "admin" as the user name and leave the password blank.
  1. In the menu area, click [Settings].
  2. Click [Wireless LAN Settings].
  3. Specify the wireless LAN settings.

If the security method is WEP

Screenshot of the RICOH Web Image Monitor interface showing 'Wireless LAN Settings' and 'WEP Settings' sections. Fields include SSID, Security Method (set to WEP), WEP Key Status, New WEP Key, and Confirm WEP Key.
  1. Enter the network name of the access point.
  2. Select [WEP].
  3. Enter the password for the access point, and then select the [Apply] check box.

If the security method is WPA

Screenshot of the RICOH Web Image Monitor interface showing 'Wireless LAN Settings' and 'WPA Settings' sections. Fields include SSID, Security Method (set to WPA), WPA Encryption Method (TKIP/CCMP), WPA Authentication Method (WPA-PSK), PSK Status, PSK, and Confirm PSK.
  1. Enter the network name of the access point.
  2. Select [WPA].

If the WPA authentication method is WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK

Screenshot of the RICOH Web Image Monitor interface showing 'WPA Settings' with WPA Authentication Method set to WPA2-PSK. Fields include PSK (Pre-Shared Key) and Confirm PSK.

[CCMP] is another name for [AES].

  1. Select [WPA-PSK] or [WPA2-PSK].
  2. Enter the PSK (Pre-Shared Key), and then select the [Apply] check box.

Configure other settings if needed.

If the WPA authentication method is WPA or WPA2

Screenshot of the RICOH Web Image Monitor interface showing 'WPA Settings' with WPA Authentication Method set to WPA. Fields include User Name, EAP Type (e.g., EAP-TLS), and Password for PEAP.
  1. Select [WPA] or [WPA2].
  2. Enter the user name for Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
  3. Select the EAP authentication type.
  4. Enter the password for Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP), and then select the [Apply] check box. You can configure this setting if [EAP Type] is set to [PEAP].

Configure other settings if needed.

  1. Click [OK].
  2. Click [Administrator Logout].
  3. Turn the machine off.
  4. Remove the Ethernet cable, and then connect the wireless LAN cable.
  5. Turn the machine on. Setting is complete.

Configuring Settings Using the Control Panel

⭐ Important: For details, see Notes for Wireless LAN Users on the manufacturer's Web site or the Operating Instructions.

  1. Configure the wireless LAN settings. Press the [#Enter] key for 2 seconds or more to complete the input.

Navigate: Press the [▼/Menu] key ► [Host Interface] ► [Wireless LAN] ► [Security Method]

If Wireless LAN Cannot Be Connected

If you cannot connect the wireless LAN, check the following points:

  • Make sure that the wireless LAN cable is plugged into the Ethernet port.
  • If "Easy Setup" (push button) cannot be done successfully, try bringing the access point and the machine closer together, to within 1 m (39.4 inches), and try again within range of the wireless signal.
  • The machine is not compatible with the 5 GHz band. Set the SSID and password to the 2.4 GHz band.
  • When you register the MAC address on the DHCP server, register the machine's wired MAC address, not the wireless MAC address of the machine.

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