Epson Projector L1500U User Manual

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Wireless Network Projection
You can project over a wireless network. To do this, you must set up your projector and computer for
wireless projection.
Note:The Epson 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN module is not included with your projector and is optional.
There are two ways to connect to your projector wirelessly:
• Using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key (Windows only); your computer does not need to be connected to a wireless network or use additional network software to connect with this
option
• Configuring the connection manually using the projectors Network menus
After setting up the projector as described here, install the network software from the included CD or
download the software and manuals as necessary.
Note: If your projector is connected via a LAN cable to a network that includes a wireless access point,
you can connect to the projector wirelessly through the access point using the Epson network software.
Installing the Wireless LAN Module
Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only)
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows
Parent topic: Using the Projector on a Network
Related references
Additional Projector Software and Manuals
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Installing the Wireless LAN Module To use the projector over a wireless network, install the optional Epson 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN
module. Do not install any other type of wireless LAN module.
Caution:Never remove the module while its indicator light is green or flashing, or while you are
projecting wirelessly. You may damage the module or lose data.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 
						

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2. Slide the air filter cover latch and open the air filter cover.
3. Remove the screw securing the wireless LAN module stopper, then remove the stopper.   
						

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4. Insert the wireless LAN module into the port.
5. Replace the wireless LAN module stopper and secure it using the screw you removed.
6. Close the air filter cover.
7. Plug in and turn on the projector.
Parent topic:
Wireless Network Projection
Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts   
						

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Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only)
You can use the Quick Wireless Connection USB key to quickly connect your computer to the projector
wirelessly. Then you can project your presentation and remove the key when you are done.
Note:The Quick Wireless Connection USB key is not included with your projector and is optional.
Note: Make sure the wireless LAN module is installed. The wireless LAN module is not included with
your projector and is optional.
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Press the LANbutton on the remote control.
You see a screen like this:
3. Verify that an SSID and IP address are displayed, then remove the wireless LAN module from the projector if necessary. 
						

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4. Insert the Quick Wireless Connection USB key into the same port used for the wireless LAN module.
You see a projected message that the network information update is complete.
5. Remove the USB key.
6. Reinsert the wireless LAN module into the projector.
7. Connect the USB key to a USB port on your computer or laptop.
Note: In Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay window, select Run LaunchQWRD.exe, then
select Allow on the next screen.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Quick Wireless Connection driver. Note: If you see a Windows Firewall message, click Yesto disable the firewall for this application.
After a few minutes, your computer image is displayed by the projector. If it does not appear, press
the LAN button on your remote control or restart your computer.
9. Run your presentation as necessary.
10. When you finish projecting wirelessly, select the Safely Remove Hardwareoption in the Windows
taskbar, then remove the USB key from your computer.
Note: You may need to restart your computer to reactivate your wireless LAN connection.
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Related references
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually Before you can project from your wireless network, you must select the network settings for the projector
using its menu system.
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Press theMenubutton.
3. Select the Networkmenu and press Enter.
4. Make sure the Wireless Modesetting is set toWireless LAN On.
5. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter. 
						

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6. Select the
Basicmenu and press Enter.
7. Select the following basic options as necessary: •Projector Name lets you enter a name up to 16 alphanumeric characters long to identify the
projector over the network.
• PJLink Password lets you enter a password up to 32 alphanumeric characters long for using the
PJLink protocol for projector control.
• Remote Password lets you enter a password up to 8 alphanumeric characters long for accessing
the Remote or Basic Control screen in the Epson Web Control. (Default user name is
EPSONREMOTE; default password is guest.)
• Web Control Password lets you enter a password up to 8 alphanumeric characters long for
accessing the projector over the web. (Default user name is EPSONWEB; default password is
admin.)
• Projector Keyword lets you turn on a security password to prevent access to the projector by
anyone not in the room with it. You must enter a displayed, randomized keyword from a computer
using the EasyMP Multi PC Projection software to access the projector.
• Display LAN Info lets you select how the projector displays network information. You can select
an option to display a QR code that lets you quickly connect your iOS or Android devices using the
Epson iProjection app.
Note: Use the displayed keyboard to enter the name, passwords and keyword. Press the arrow
buttons on the remote control to highlight characters and press Enterto select them. 
						

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8. Select the
Wireless LAN menu and press Enter.
9. Select the settings on the Wireless LANmenu as necessary for your network.
10. When you finish selecting settings, select Completeand follow the on-screen instructions to save
your settings and exit the menus.
After you complete the wireless settings for your projector, you need to select the wireless network on
your computer, or iOS or Android device.
Wireless LAN Menu Settings
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection 
						

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Wireless LAN Menu Settings
Setting OptionsDescription
Connection Mode Quick
AdvancedSelects the type of wireless
connection:
Quick: lets you quickly connect
to one computer or use the
optional Quick Wireless
Connection USB key to connect
Advanced: lets you connect to
multiple computers via a wireless
network access point
(infrastructure mode)
Search Access Point To Search ViewSearch for available wireless
network access points in
Advancedconnection mode
SSID Up 32 alphanumeric characters Sets the SSID (network name) of
the wireless LAN system the
projector is connecting to
Security Open
WPA2-PSK
WPA/WPA2-PSKSelects the type of wireless
security used in the wireless
network
Passphrase Between 8 to 63 alphanumeric
charactersEnter a paraphrase for the
wireless network
Channel 1ch
6ch
11chIn
Quick connection mode,
selects the frequency band
(channel) used by the wireless
LAN
IP Settings —Turns on DHCP if your network
assigns addresses automatically;
set toOffto manually enter the
networks IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Gateway Address 
						

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Setting
OptionsDescription
SSID Display On
OffSelects whether to display the
SSID on the network standby
screen
IP Address Display On
OffSelects whether to display the IP
address on the network standby
screen
Parent topic: Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network in OS X.
1. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
2. Make sure AirPort is turned on, then do one of the following:• If your projector is set up on an existing network (Advanced mode), select the network name(SSID).
• If your projector is configured for Quick mode, select the projectors SSID.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
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, access the Desktop and double-click the network icon onthe Windows taskbar.
2. Do one of the following: • If your projector is set up on an existing network (Advanced mode), select the network name(SSID).
• If your projector is configured for Quick mode, select the projectors SSID.
3. Click Connect.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection