Networking - Dell S5830DN User Manual

Additional printer setup
For Macintosh users
1
From System Preferences in the Apple menu, navigate to your printer, and then select Options & Supplies.
2
Navigate to the list of hardware options, and then add any installed options.
3
Apply the changes.

Networking

Notes:
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Purchase a wireless network adapter before setting up the printer on a wireless network. To install the
wireless network adapter, see the instruction sheet that came with the adapter.
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A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a name assigned to a wireless network. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP),
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA2, and 802.1X - RADIUS are types of security used on a network.
Connecting the printer using the Wireless Setup Wizard
Before you begin, make sure that:
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A wireless network adapter is installed in the printer and is working properly. For more information, see the
instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.
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An Ethernet cable is disconnected from the printer.
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Active NIC is set to Auto. To set this to Auto, navigate to:
> Network/Ports > Active NIC > Auto >
Note: Make sure to turn off the printer, then wait for at least five seconds, and then turn the printer back on.
1
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
> Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > Wireless > Wireless Connection Setup
2
Select a wireless connection setup.
Use
Search for networks
Enter a network name Manually type the SSID.
Wi‑Fi Protected Setup Connect the printer to a wireless network using Wi‑Fi Protected Setup.
3
Follow the instructions on the printer display.
To
Show available wireless connections.
Note: This menu shows all broadcast secured or unsecured SSIDs.
Note: Make sure to type the correct SSID.
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