Join a Wi-Fi® Network
Preparing to set up a Wi-Fi connection
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Press the
(Home) button
tap
[Settings]
[Wireless Network Settings].

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Confirm that there is a check in the box to the right of [Wi-Fi].

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Turn off [Wi-Fi] when it is not in use in order to extend the battery life of the Reader.
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If you do not perform any wireless operations for more than 5 minutes, the wireless feature automatically enters standby mode. See Details.
Wi-Fi status icons
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Status
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Wi-Fi is activated. The number of bars indicates the Wi-Fi signal strength.
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The Wi-Fi network feature of the Reader is in standby mode. See Details.
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There is no Wi-Fi access point. In this state, you cannot access Reader Store.
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The [Wi-Fi] setting is turned off.
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Choosing a connection type

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Internet

Case A
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Case B
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Case C
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Case D
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Manual setup
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Case A: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with WPS button
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Tap [WPS Push-Button Configuration]
[Start ].

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On your Wi-Fi router, press the “WPS” or “Connect” button within 2 minutes.*

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“WPS” or “Connect” button
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After the Reader screen shows the setup completion, tap [OK].
Case B: A WPS-compatible Wi-Fi router with PIN input
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Tap [Add Wi-Fi Network]
[WPS PIN Method]
[Start ].

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After entering the PIN, tap [OK] on the Reader. Your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) is displayed in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list on the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen.
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Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID
[Connect].
Case C: Connecting to a Wi-Fi router without WPS support
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Tap [Scan].

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Description
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Network SSID
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Security type
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Page indicator
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Page turn icon
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Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an unsecured network.
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Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured network. The Wi-Fi router to which you want to connect requires a password. A password may also be called a WEP key/WPA key/encryption key/network key, etc.
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Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list. For details on determining your Wi-Fi router’s SSID, refer to your Wi-Fi router’s instruction manual.
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If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the on-screen keyboard.
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Tap [Connect].
Case D: Connecting to an available Wi-Fi network
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Tap [Scan].

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Description
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Network SSID
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Security type
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Page indicator
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Page turn icon
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Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects an unsecured network.
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Wi-Fi is activated and the Reader detects a secured network. The Wi-Fi router to which you want to connect requires a password. A password may also be called a WEP key/WPA key/encryption key/network key, etc.
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Tap your Wi-Fi router’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list.
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If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the on-screen keyboard.
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Tap [Connect].
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The [Browser] application may start automatically to connect to a public access point. Otherwise, start the [Browser] application manually; press the
(Home) button, tap
[Browser].
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The browser screen may show further information about completing the connection. Follow any instruction(s) where applicable.
Manually setting a Wi-Fi connection
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Tap [Add Wi-Fi Network].

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Tap [Manual Registration].
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Tap the [SSID] input area and type in using the on-screen keyboard.
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Tap the [Security Method] menu (the default value is [Open]), and then tap the supported security type.
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Tap the [Password] input area and type in your password using the on-screen keyboard, and then tap [OK]
[Save].
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Tap the saved network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list on the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen.
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If prompted for a password, tap the input area and type in the password using the on-screen keyboard.
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Tap [Connect].
General notes on Wi-Fi connectivity
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Tap and hold a network SSID in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list to display the access point’s status and related information.
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Before connecting to a wireless network, check all requirements, user name and/or password details with the internet/Wi-Fi service provider.
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You can configure up to 20 Wi-Fi network connections.
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The Reader does not support certain custom Wi-Fi network security systems. For details, contact the internet/Wi-Fi service provider.
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If you edit the password of a Wi-Fi network to which you are currently connected, the Reader will attempt to reconnect to the Wi-Fi network using the new password.
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To use a static IP address, press the
(Menu) button
tap [Advanced] in the [Wi-Fi Settings]
tap [Use Static IP]. Do not change this setting unless instructed to by a network administrator, as the Wi-Fi network connection may not be established correctly.
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If an access point’s SSID (Service Set Identifier) is private, enter Wi-Fi connection information manually.
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The access point may filter access by MAC address. Check the MAC address by pressing the
(Home) button
tap
[Settings]
[About]
[Device Information], then register the MAC address with the access point to establish a Wi-Fi connection.
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When you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can also display speed, security and other Wi-Fi network details by pressing the
(Menu) button and tapping [Connection Information] in the [Wi-Fi Settings] screen.
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An access point, once configured, can be connected to again simply by tapping it in the [Wi-Fi Networks] list and tapping [Connect].