Connecting the ScanSnap and a Computer (iX500)

You can use the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Wizard to complete the preparation for connecting the ScanSnap to a computer.

For details, refer to Connecting the ScanSnap to a Wireless LAN (iX1300 / iX500 / iX100).

The following explains how to connect the ScanSnap and a computer when the wireless settings have already been configured by using the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Wizard.

  1. Disconnect the USB cable connecting the ScanSnap to the computer.
    ATTENTION

    If the ScanSnap Manager icon is Icon for Wireless LAN Connection, exit ScanSnap Connect Application on the mobile device.

    • The ScanSnap is automatically connected to the computer via wireless LAN and the ScanSnap Manager icon changes to Icon When Connected via Wireless LAN.

      If the icon does not change, go to step 2.

    HINT
    • If the [Connect automatically to the last connected ScanSnap by Wi-Fi] checkbox is selected and the last connected ScanSnap is available, the computer is connected to the ScanSnap automatically.
    • The computer can be connected to only one ScanSnap.
    • Only one computer can be connected to the ScanSnap.
    • When you automatically connect a computer and the ScanSnap that had been connected via wireless LAN before, if the password for the ScanSnap to be connected is changed, a notification window notifies you of the status.
  2. Click the ScanSnap Manager icon Not Communicating in the Dock while holding down the [control] key on the keyboard, and then select [Connect by Wi-Fi] from the ScanSnap Manager Menu.
    • The [ScanSnap Manager - Connect by Wi-Fi] window appears.
  3. From the list of the ScanSnap units to be connected, select the ScanSnap that you want to connect, and click the [Connect] button.
    ATTENTION
    • If the [ScanSnap Manager - Enter Destination Password] window appears, enter the password to connect.

      The default password is the last four digits of the ScanSnap serial number.

      The password can be changed with the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool. For details, refer to the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Help.

    • If the intended ScanSnap for connection does not appear in the list of the ScanSnap units to be connected, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help.
    • The ScanSnap is connected to a computer via wireless LAN and the ScanSnap Manager icon changes to Icon When Connected via Wireless LAN.
    HINT

    When the ScanSnap and a computer are connected via wireless LAN, a notification window notifies you of the communication status.