A technician is setting up a new wireless multifunction device (MFD) in a small office environment. Which of the following sequence of steps correctly configures the MFD on the local wireless network and connects it to a user workstation?
- 1Access the wireless setup wizard using the front panel display on the multifunction printer.
- 2Select the local Wi-Fi SSID and enter the network security key.
- 3Print a network status configuration page from the printer's menu to verify the assigned IP address.
- 4Add a new printer on the workstation using the verified IP address.
- 5Select and install the manufacturer-recommended print driver when prompted.
Answer
The correct sequence for configuring a wireless network printer is: First, access the wireless setup wizard on the printer's front panel interface. Second, select the target Wi-Fi SSID and enter the security key to establish connection. Third, print a network configuration page to confirm IP address assignment. Fourth, add the printer on the workstation using its IP address. Fifth, install the correct manufacturer print driver when prompted by the operating system.
The correct deployment order requires connecting the physical printer hardware to the wireless network first (initiating setup via front panel, authenticating with SSID/key), confirming network connection parameters (printing a status page for the IP address), and finally configuring the workstation end (adding the device by IP address and loading the appropriate print driver).
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Wireless Network Printer Setup and Configuration Sequence