Forgot an Access Point Name, SSID, or a Network KeyCannot Connect with an Access Point to Which a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key Is Set (You Forgot theWEP/WPA/WPA2 Key)How to Set a WEP/WPA/WPA2 KeyCannot Connect with an Access Point to Which a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key IsSet (You Forgot the WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key)For information on how to set up the access point, refer to the instruction manual provided with the accesspoint or contact its manufacturer. Make sure that the computer and the access point can communicatewith each other, then set up the machine to match the settings of the access point.How to Set a WEP/WPA/WPA2 KeyRefer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer and check theaccess point settings. Make sure that the computer and the access point can communicate with eachother, then set up the machine to match the settings of the access point.• When using WEPThe key length, key format, the key to use (one of 1 to 4), and the authentication method must matchamong the access point, the printer, and the computer.In order to communicate with an access point that uses automatically generated WEP keys, you mustconfigure the machine to use the key generated by the access point by entering it in hexadecimalformat.Normally, select Auto for the authentication method. Otherwise, select Open System or Shared Keyaccording to the setting of the access point.When the WEP Details screen appears after clicking Set on the Access Points screen, follow theon-screen instructions and set the key length, the key format, the key number, and the authenticationto enter a WEP key.For details, see Changing the WEP Detailed Settings.Note• When the printer is connected to an AirPort Base Station via a LAN:When the printer is connected to an AirPort Base Station via a LAN, confirm the settings inWireless Security of AirPort Utility.• Select 64 bit if WEP 40 bit is selected for the key length in the AirPort Base Station.• Select 1 for Key ID:. Otherwise your computer will not be able to communicate with theprinter via the access point.• When using WPA or WPA2The authentication method, passphrase, and dynamic encryption type must match on the accesspoint, the machine, and the computer.Enter the passphrase configured on the access point (a sequence of between 8 and 63 alphanumericcharacters, or a 64-character hexadecimal number).35
