Xerox WorkCentre 7970-2606 - Manual (Page 34)

Network Connectivity
34 Xerox ® WorkCentre ® 7970 Multifunction Printer
System Administrator Guide
Connecting Directly to a Wireless Network
Before you begin, purchase and install the Xerox ® Wireless Network Interface.
1. Ensure that the printer is not connected to a wired Ethernet network.
2. Restart the printer.
3. Refer to the Configuration Report to find the self-assigned IP address of the printer, in the
169.254.x.x range. For details, see Printing the Configuration Report on page 24.
4. Using an Ethernet cable, connect a computer to the printer.
Notes:
• Depending on your computer hardware, use a crossover cable or adapter as needed.
• Ensure that wireless connectivity is disabled on your computer.
5. Find the IP address of the computer.
6. Ensure that the computer obtains an automatic private IP address, in the 169.254.x.x range, and is
therefore on the same subnet as the printer.
7. On the computer, access CentreWare Internet Services. Type the IP address of the printer in the
address field of a Web browser, then press Enter or Return.
8. Configure wireless settings in CentreWare Internet Services. For details, see Connecting to a
Wireless Network on page 32.
Note: When you switch from a wired connection to a wireless connection, the IP address of the
printer changes. The connection to CentreWare Internet Services through your Web browser closes.
To reconnect to CentreWare Internet Services, type the new IP address or host name of your printer
in the address field of your Web browser.