Network/Interface

Machine: LAN Type

LAN type is displayed when wireless LAN board is installed. You can specify which you use for connection, wired LAN (Ethernet) or wireless LAN.

Communication Mode

Specify the communication mode of the wireless LAN.

Selecting the Network Connection Method

Infrastructure Mode

SSID Setting

Specify SSID when [Communication Mode] is [Infrastructure Mode].

In [Infrastructure Mode] enter the SSID of the connected access point.

The characters that can be used are ASCII 0x20-0x7e (32 bytes), and are distinguished between upper and lower cases.

For connecting to the access point to which ANY connection is permitted, enter blank or "ANY" in the SSID field.

Security Method

Specify the encryption of the Wireless LAN. To encrypt, select one of WEP, WPA2, or WPA2-PSK as the Security Method. If you select WPA2, install the authentication methods and certificate.

For details about configuring IEEE 802.1X authentication, see "Security Reference" on our website.

Wireless LAN Signal Status

Displays the machine's radio wave status when the machine is connected by specifying [Communication Mode] to [Infrastructure Mode]. If the radio wave is weak, change the access point to connect or review the machine's environment.

Direct Connection Mode

Wireless LAN: Direct Connection

Specify whether to enable Direct Connection: Group Owner Mode set to Active from the direct connection widget placed on the Home screen.

Fix SSID

Specify whether to fix SSID when the direct connection is set to Active.

Direct Connection Settings

Specify to connect to the machine from the mobile device.

Specify the device name, password, and machine's IPv4 address for direct connection.

Wireless LAN: Easy Setup/Direct Connection

Specify Wireless LAN: Easy Setup/Direct Connection to connect to a WPS-compatible access point.

To connect as an Enrollee, enter the PIN Code displayed here to the computer that you use for the connection, and then press [Connect].

To connect using the Push Button, press the push button on the access point, and then press [Connect].

Country/Region

The machine changes the frequency and the transmission output control to those that can be used in the country you selected.

Restore Factory Defaults for Wireless LAN Settings

You can return the wireless LAN settings to their defaults.

IPv4 Address Configuration

Specify the machine's IPv4 Address and Subnet Mask. Machine's IPv4 Address can be specified by an address or acquired from the DHCP server automatically.

IPv4 Gateway Address

Specify the IPv4 address of the router or host computer used as a gateway.

IPv6 Address Information

Displays the machine's IPv6 address.

IPv6 Gateway Address

Displays the machine's IPv6 gateway address.

IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration

Specify whether to specify the address automatically using IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration.

DHCPv6 Configuration

Specify whether to activate DHCPv6. When you select [Active], specify DHCPv6 operation mode and the DNS server address.

DNS Configuration

Specify the IPv4 address of the DNS server. IPv4 Address of the DNS server can be specified by an address or acquired from the DHCP server automatically. You can confirm the connection to the DNS server.

DDNS Configuration

Specify whether you use the Dynamic DNS function.

Machine Name

Enter the machine name up to 31 characters. When you manage the machine with Web Image Monitor or Machine Management software, this is displayed as "Device Name".

Host Name

Specify the host name. When you do not specify the name, the text starting with RNP is automatically set.

Enter the host name up to 63 characters. You cannot specify the host name starting with "RNP" or "rnp".

You cannot enter a host name starting with or ending with a hyphen. You cannot enter a host name in which hyphens are used consecutively.

Domain Name Configuration

Specify the domain name. Obtain the domain name from the DHCP server automatically or enter the domain name up to 63 characters.

Ethernet Speed

Specify the access speed between the machine and the network devices. When the communication is unstable, fix the Transmission Speed to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. When you specify Full Duplex in this case, specify the same Transmission Speed of the connected device as the machine.

Effective Protocol

Select protocols to use in the network.

SMB Client Advanced Settings

Select the port number from 139 or 445 for the SMB data transmission. You can also specify whether to specify the SMBv2/v3 transmission Inactive. When SMBv2/v3 is Inactive, transmission is performed with SMBv1.

Permit SNMPv3 Communication

Specify the communication of SNMPv3 protocol whether to use the encrypted communication only or encrypted and cleartext communication in accordance with the settings of the machine.

When you specify [Encryption Only], you need to set [Encryption Password] for the administrator by [System Settings][Settings for Administrator][Authentication/Charge][Administrator Authentication/User Authentication/App Auth.][Register/Change Administrator].

IEEE 802.1X Authentication for Ethernet

Specify when you use the IEEE 802.1X authentication for Ethernet.

For details about configuring IEEE 802.1X authentication, see "Security Reference" on our website.

Restore IEEE 802.1X Authentication to Defaults

Return the settings to their defaults when the machine cannot be connected with the IEEE 802.1X authentication.

For details about configuring IEEE 802.1X authentication, see "Security Reference" on our website.

Permit SSL/TLS Communication

Specify the communication of SNMPv3 protocol whether to use the encrypted communication of SSL/TLS or encrypted and cleartext communication in accordance with the settings of the machine.

When you specify [Ciphertext Only], you need to install the Server Certificate for the machine.

MLP Network Interface Settings

Specify the interface network for connecting the Mobile Device in Wi-Fi Direct mode, Wi-Fi interface on the Control Panel or Network Interface on the rear of the machine.

Change the network settings on the rear of the machine by [System Settings][Network/Interface][Machine: LAN Type].

Wi-Fi

Specify whether to enable the Wi-Fi interface on the control panel.

When [Wi-Fi] is set to [ON], the detected Wi-Fi network is displayed. Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect. When the desired network is not displayed, press [Search for Network] and see if it is displayed, or press [Add network] and specify required information.

This setting item is disabled when [Wireless Direct Settings] is set to [ON].

Wireless Direct

Displays the Wireless Direct screen for connecting a computer or mobile device (client) to the machine via no access point.

Connecting to the Machine from a Mobile Device Using the Wi-Fi Direct Function

The Wireless Direct screen includes the following setting items:

Wireless Direct Settings

Specify whether to enable or disable the Wireless Direct function.

Group Owner Mode

When [Group Owner Mode] is set to [ON], the machine functions as an access point and can be detected by multiple clients. When [Group Owner Mode] is set to [OFF], the machine is connected to one client.

When [Group Owner Mode] is set to [OFF], the following settings are available.

Device Name

The name of the machine displayed on the client screen. To change the name, press the current device name.

Connection Password

Specify the password for connecting the client to the machine.

Advanced Settings

Specify the following items:

Available Devices

When [Group Owner Mode] is set to [OFF], the connected client name is displayed. When you press the client name, the connection is disconnected.

To search for the available devices, press [Search for Devices].

Remembered Groups

When [Group Owner Mode] is set to [OFF], the history of wireless direct connection is displayed. When you press the connection name, the connection is retrieved.

Control Panel: Port Forwarding

Specify whether to forward the Wi-Fi interface data on the control panel to the network interface on the rear of the machine.

Contact your sales or service representative to use this function.

Use Proxy

Specify whether the control panel uses a proxy server for communications.

Advanced Settings

Proxy Address

Enter the proxy server IP address.

Port Number

Enter the port number for communicating to the proxy server.

Enable Authentication

Specify whether to use proxy authentication.

When [Enable Authentication] is set to [ON], the following settings are available.

Proxy Exceptions

Enter the addresses that are exceptions when you do not use the proxy server.

Bluetooth

Specify whether to activate the Bluetooth interface on the control panel.

When [Bluetooth] is set to [ON], the following settings are available.

Name and Discoverable Settings

You can change the machine name and discoverable settings. The name of the machine is displayed on the client screen.

Paired devices

Displays the paired Bluetooth devices. When you press a device name, the device is disconnected.

Available devices

Displays the list of detected Bluetooth devices. When you press a device name, the device is connected.

To search for the available devices, press [Search for Device].

External Interface Software Settings

Specify whether to use an IC card reader or software for connecting with mobile devices via Bluetooth connection.

Ping Command

Confirm whether the machine can be connected to the network. Specify the IPv4 address of the device connected to the network and then press [Ping Command]. A message to indicate whether the connection succeeded is displayed on the screen.

USB Speed

Specify the USB speed. You can select from [Auto Select] or [Full Speed].

DIPRINT Timeout Period

Specify the timeout time for DIPRINT printing.

Print List

Prints the network settings.

Restore Factory Defaults for Network/Interface Settings

Initializes the network settings.