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Configure Printer for Wireless Connectivity

Now that you used a USB to set up your printer, it's time to enable wireless connectivity.

  1. In the Zebra Setup Utilities window, click Configure Printer Connectivity, then select Wireless.
  2. Click Next.
  3. In the IP address window, you must assign an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway (router IP address) for your printer.
    1. Select Static.
    2. Enter a hostname, which is a descriptive name for your printer on your network. For example, if it's a dedicated printer for the nursery, you might assign Nursery1 as a hostname.
    3. Enter your IP settings.
  4. Click Next. The Define Radio Settings window displays.
  5. Click Next to accept the default settings.
  6. In the Define Country and Channel List window, select your country.
  7. Click Next.
  8. In the Wireless settings window:
    1. Enter your ESSID.
    2. In the Security mode drop-down list, select the appropriate encryption protocol for your wireless network.
  9. Click Next. A Security settings window displays according to the security mode you selected in the previous window.
  10. Select String, enter your PSK name as a string.
    Note: To enter the PSK name in hex format, speak with your network administrator or IT technician.
  11. Click Next. The Advanced wireless settings window displays.
  12. To access detailed options for your wireless settings, click Advanced Settings.
  13. When finished, click Next. The Final stream window displays the connectivity configuration settings that will be sent to the printer.
  14. Click Next. The Send data window displays.
  15. Select Printer.
  16. Click Finish.
  17. Turn off the printer, and turn it back on. Wait about 15 seconds to ensure the LCD screen on the printer displays the static IP address and the signal strength.