Configuring the Wi-Fi Settings

Use ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool to configure the Wi-Fi settings for the ScanSnap.

With the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool, you can set the following:

  • Connecting the ScanSnap to a wireless access point

  • Setting an IP address and scanner name for the ScanSnap

  • Setting an IP address, scanner name, and password for the ScanSnap

  • Configuring the settings required for connecting the ScanSnap to a computer

  • Checking the connection between the ScanSnap and a computer or mobile device

  • Diagnosing the communication status between the ScanSnap and a wireless access point

  • Checking network information such as network name (SSID) and MAC address

  • Initializing the Wi-Fi settings

  • Registering the computer to which the ScanSnap will be connected via Wi-Fi

  • Obtaining the computer's Wi-Fi settings and configuring them for the ScanSnap

  • Configuring a DNS server

  • Configuring a proxy server

  • Configuring the Wi-Fi settings so that Direct Connect mode is used

  • Changing the wireless mode

  • Enabling roaming

  • Configuring the frequency of the connection

  • Registering multiple destinations

  • Registering a client certificate or CA certificate

This section explains how to start ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool from ScanSnap Home.

For details about how to use ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool, refer to the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Help.

ATTENTION

  • The ScanSnap cannot be connected with two or more computers or mobile devices at the same time.

  • If there are two types of SSID (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) for a wireless access point, use the 2.4 GHz SSID.

  1. Display the Main Window of ScanSnap Home.

    For details, refer to To Display the Main Window.

  2. Select [Settings] in the menu → [Preferences] to display the preferences window.
  3. Select the ScanSnap that is currently connected to the computer from the list of ScanSnap units in [Scanner information] that is located in the [Scanner] tab.
    HINT
  4. Click the [Wireless setup] button to start ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool.

    Refer to the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Help, and configure the Wi-Fi settings for the ScanSnap.

    If ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool cannot be started up even though the ScanSnap is connected with a computer via a USB cable, refer to The ScanSnap and a Computer Cannot Be Connected via a USB Cable and take measures accordingly.

  1. Display the Main Window of ScanSnap Home.

    Click the [ScanSnap Home] icon ScanSnap Home Icon in the application list that appears when you click Launchpad in the Dock.

  2. Select [ScanSnap Home] on the menu bar → [Preferences] to display the preferences window.
  3. Select the ScanSnap that is currently connected to the computer from the list of ScanSnap units in [Scanner information] that is located in the [Scanner] tab.
    HINT
  4. Click the [Wireless setup] button to start ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool.

    Refer to the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Help, and configure the Wi-Fi settings for the ScanSnap.

    If ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool cannot be started up even though the ScanSnap is connected with a computer via a USB cable, refer to The ScanSnap and a Computer Cannot Be Connected via a USB Cable and take measures accordingly.