Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual PrivateNetwork (VPN)You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network when connected to most Virtual PrivateNetworks (VPNs). Most VPNs allow users to communicate with only the VPN and no other network at the same time.If you would like to have the ability to connect to your local network and to a VPN at the same time, the systemsupport person for the VPN must enable split tunneling. Be aware that some organizations will not allow splittunneling due to security or technical concerns.Resolving intermittent wireless communications issuesYou may notice that your printer works for a short time and then stops working, although apparently nothing haschanged on your wireless network.Many different issues can interrupt network communications, and sometimes more than one problem exists at thesame time. These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:D ISCONNECT FROM ALL VPN S WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE WIRELESS NETWORKMost Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow computers to communicate with only the VPN and no other networkat the same time. Disconnect from the VPN before installing the driver on the computer or before running thewireless setup on the computer.To check if the computer is currently connected to a VPN, open your VPN Client software and check your VPNconnections. If you do not have a VPN Client software installed, check the connections manually using the WindowsVPN Client.If you would like to have the ability to connect to your local network and to a VPN at the same time, the systemsupport person for the VPN must enable split tunneling. Be aware that some organizations will not allow splittunneling due to security or technical concerns.TURN OFF THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT (WIRELESS ROUTER ) AND TURN IT BACK ON AGAINE LIMINATE NETWORK CONGESTIONIf a wireless network is too busy, the computer and printer may have difficulty communicating with each other.Some causes of wireless network congestion can include:• Transferring large files across the network• Networked games• Peer-to-peer file swapping applications• Streaming video• Too many computers on the wireless network at onceE LIMINATE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCECommon household items can potentially disrupt wireless network communications. Cordless phones (but notcellular phones), microwave ovens, baby monitors, almost any kitchen appliance, wireless surveillance equipment,nearby wireless networks, and any appliance containing a motor can disrupt wireless network communications.Try turning on any potential sources of interference and see if it causes the problem. If it does, separate your wirelessnetwork from the device.Troubleshooting132
