Epson Brightlink 450wi Interactive Projector Users Guide

Using the Projector on a Network91
Using Quick Wireless Connection
Using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key, you can 
connect the projector to a Windows computer wirelessly without any 
configuration.
First, make sure you have installed the wireless module as described on 
page 89 and turned on the projector.
1. Connect the USB key to the projector’s 
TypeA (flat)  USB 
port.
2. When you see a projected message that the network information 
update is complete, remove the USB key.
3. Connect...

92Using the Projector on a Network3. Choose 
Basic and press Enter. You see the following screen: 
4. Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it 
on your network. 
If you need to rename it, highlight the 
Projector name text box 
then press 
Enter. 
5. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select individual 
letters; then press 
Enter to input a character. To add a blank space 
or to navigate backward and forward through the input text, 
highlight the arrows and press...

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7. If you want to create a password for remote access to the 
projector, highlight 
Web Control Password, press Enter, and 
enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you’re 
done, highlight 
Finish and press Enter.
8. If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who 
are in the same room as the projector can access it, turn 
Projector 
keyword
 on. Then when you want to connect to the projector, it 
displays a randomized four-digit number...

94Using the Projector on a Network
Configuring the Projector
1. Press the Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter. 
2. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter. 
3. Choose 
Wireless LAN and press Enter. You see this screen:
4. Make sure Wireless LAN Power is set to 
On. You can turn it off 
to prevent unauthorized access. 
5. Select one of the following connection modes:
■Quick mode lets you easily connect one computer to the 
projector at a time. You can also select this setting when...

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7. Highlight SSID, press Enter, and enter the name you want to 
assign to the projector (Quick mode), or the name of your 
existing wireless network (Advanced mode):
Use the arrow buttons to select individual letters; then press 
Enter 
to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward 
and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and 
press 
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight 
the option and press 
Enter. When...

96Using the Projector on a Network11. When you’re done making these settings, press 
Esc. Choose 
Complete
 and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to 
save your settings. 
Now you’re ready to select the wireless network your computer, as 
described below.
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in 
Windows
Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network 
on your computer. 
1. To access your wireless utility software, double-click the network 
icon on the Windows taskbar. 
2....

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Using Wireless Security Options 
The projector includes WEP and WPA data encryption security 
options which you can enable for network projection.
Make sure the settings you select match the ones used by your 
network; follow the directions from your network administrator. 
See the following sections to enable security options on your 
projector: 
■“Enabling WEP Encryption” below
■“Enabling WPA Security” on page 99
You also need to enable security settings from EasyMP...

98Using the Projector on a Network5. For the WEP encryption setting, select 
128Bit or 64Bit and press 
Enter. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
6. For Format, highlight 
ASCII to enable text input or HEX to 
enable hexadecimal input, then press 
Enter. Press Esc to return to 
the previous menu.
7. If you chose 
64Bit as WEP Encryption, choose Encryption key 
1, 2, 3, or 4. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.
Highlight the 
Encryption key that corresponds to the Key ID 
you selected, then...

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10. When you’re done making these settings, press Esc. Choose 
Complete
 and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to 
save your settings.
Enabling WPA Security
1. Press Menu. Highlight Network and then press Enter. 
2. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter. 
3. Highlight 
Security, then press Enter. You see the following 
screen: 
4. Press 
Enter to show the menu, then choose one of the following 
and press 
Enter.
■WPA-PSK (TKIP)
■WPA-PSK (AES)...

100Using the Projector on a Networkpress 
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight 
the option and press 
Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish 
and press 
Enter. 
7. When you’re done making these settings, press 
Esc. Choose 
Complete
 and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to 
save your settings. 
Enabling Data Encryption from EasyMP 
Network Projection
When using the EasyMP Network Projection software, follow these 
steps to enable data encryption.
1. Click
 Set...