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Connecting wireless printer - network key

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  • 14-01-2013 1:20pm
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    Israel_Dagg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 454 ✭✭


    Everything is fine to here.

    Excpet when it askes for the network key. I presumed this was the passphrase for the wifi? 8 letter code. Says it's wrong?

    Any ideas?

    I'm with UPC.


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    PrzemoF
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    It depends what encryption you're using. Make sure the printer supports whatever you have on the router (WEP/WPA). There is (probably) also option to use PIN or quick setup button - refer to router/printer manual for details.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Setup


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    ezra_pound
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    Israel_Dagg wrote: »
    Everything is fine to here.

    Excpet when it askes for the network key. I presumed this was the passphrase for the wifi? 8 letter code. Says it's wrong?

    Any ideas?

    I'm with UPC.

    Are you sure that you selected your network and not your neighbours?


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    Israel_Dagg
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    ezra_pound wrote: »
    Are you sure that you selected your network and not your neighbours?

    100%

    Also there's an option to do it by pressing a "WPS" button?

    Is this the wireless setup button on the router or is that just for initially connecting the internet?


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    yoyo
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    Israel_Dagg wrote: »
    100%

    Also there's an option to do it by pressing a "WPS" button?

    Is this the wireless setup button on the router or is that just for initially connecting the internet?

    Yes press the Wireless Setup button on the router when the printer setup asks you to. The printer should then add itself to the network. Press it for at least 4/5 seconds. The printer setup wizard will likely pick up on this automatically and continue the install procedure

    Nick

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    PrzemoF
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    You might have to switch WPS option in router setup and then use the button.


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    Israel_Dagg
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    PrzemoF wrote: »
    You might have to switch WPS option in router setup and then use the button.

    How do I do this?


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    PrzemoF
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    What router do you have? Thomsom / cisco / something else?

    (Look in wifi options if you don't need detailed step-by-step instruction)


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    Israel_Dagg
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    PrzemoF wrote: »
    What router do you have? Thomsom / cisco / something else?

    (Look in wifi options if you don't need detailed step-by-step instruction)

    Not sure what this means.

    But in wifi the security type is WPA - personal.

    And the network security key is the one I entered before and didn't work.


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    PrzemoF
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    Check sticker on the router - what brand is it?

    There are 3 routers here:

    http://support.upc.ie/app/answers/detail/a_id/406/~/change-wireless-password

    Which one is yours?


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    Israel_Dagg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 454 ✭✭Israel_Dagg


    PrzemoF wrote: »
    Check sticker on the router - what brand is it?

    There are 3 routers here:

    http://support.upc.ie/app/answers/detail/a_id/406/~/change-wireless-password

    Which one is yours?

    It's the 2425.


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    PrzemoF
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    http://screenshots.portforward.com/Cisco/EPC2425/Wireless_-_Security.jpg

    The right column, top option: "WPS Config : enable".
    I think you should also give it a name (Device Name)
    Then click "Apply" below.

    Do you know how to access the config page of the router?


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    Israel_Dagg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 454 ✭✭Israel_Dagg


    PrzemoF wrote: »
    http://screenshots.portforward.com/Cisco/EPC2425/Wireless_-_Security.jpg

    The right column, top option: "WPS Config : enable".
    I think you should also give it a name (Device Name)
    Then click "Apply" below.

    Do you know how to access the config page of the router?

    I don't :(


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    PrzemoF
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭PrzemoF


    OK

    Type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of whatever browser you're using.

    You'll be asked to login. The default username (login) / password are blank.


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    Israel_Dagg
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    PrzemoF wrote: »
    OK

    Type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of whatever browser you're using.

    You'll be asked to login. The default username (login) / password are blank.

    Done :)

    Is this for the push button set up or the other wifi set up?


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    yoyo
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    Israel_Dagg wrote: »
    Done :)

    Is this for the push button set up or the other wifi set up?

    Push Button setup, push button on the router when requested to do so

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    Israel_Dagg
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    PrzemoF wrote: »
    OK

    Type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of whatever browser you're using.

    You'll be asked to login. The default username (login) / password are blank.

    It set up automatically after this :)

    Thanks a million people! Would be without wireless only for it! :)


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    #18
    Israel_Dagg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 454 ✭✭Israel_Dagg


    It's me again. This time I have am connecting to the eircom internet.

    How do I do this? Do I have to install the cd again?

    Or how do I allow it to connect to two different connections automatically?


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    yoyo
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    Israel_Dagg wrote: »
    It's me again. This time I have am connecting to the eircom internet.

    How do I do this? Do I have to install the cd again?

    Or how do I allow it to connect to two different connections automatically?

    The security key for your broadband router is likely on a sticker underneath the router

    Nick

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    Israel_Dagg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 454 ✭✭Israel_Dagg


    yoyo wrote: »
    The security key for your broadband router is likely on a sticker underneath the router

    Nick

    Yes but how do I connect it? Do I do something on my laptop? Printer? Do I install the CD again?


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    yoyo
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    Israel_Dagg wrote: »
    Yes but how do I connect it? Do I do something on my laptop? Printer? Do I install the CD again?

    First make sure the wireless switch on the laptop is switched on. Then in the bottom right hand corner (next to the clock) you should see a network icon, click on this to view available networks. Choose your network and input the security key

    Nick

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    Israel_Dagg
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 454 ✭✭Israel_Dagg


    Not sure if that's right. Nothing showing up only my wifi.

    Do I install the cd again?


    And if I do will I have to install it again if I go back to my other wifi connection?


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    yoyo
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    Israel_Dagg wrote: »
    Not sure if that's right. Nothing showing up only my wifi.

    Do I install the cd again?


    And if I do will I have to install it again if I go back to my other wifi connection?
    I'm a bit confused here, did you get a new router? You don't use the CD to install the broadband (that is likely a user manual) but the security code should connect your laptop to the router/internet

    Nick

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    Israel_Dagg
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    yoyo wrote: »
    I'm a bit confused here, did you get a new router? You don't use the CD to install the broadband (that is likely a user manual) but the security code should connect your laptop to the router/internet

    Nick

    No no you got me wrong.

    I've brought my printer to another place and am trying to use the wireless on the printer to print. How do I connect the printer to the wireless.


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    yoyo
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    Israel_Dagg wrote: »
    No no you got me wrong.

    I've brought my printer to another place and am trying to use the wireless on the printer to print. How do I connect the printer to the wireless.

    You will need to re-configure the printer for the other places wifi connection. The printers CD will probably assist you in doing this. If you are going to be returning to your other wifi connection location, I wouldn't bother trying to connect it wirelessly at the new location, as this will wipe out the wireless settings of your other location and require re-configuration when you return

    Nick

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