Epson Projector PowerLite Pro G6870 User Manual

							Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X
Enabling WPA or EAP Security
Parent topic:
Using the Projector on a Network
Installing the Wireless LAN Module To use the projector over a wireless network, install the 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.
2. Slide the air filter cover latch and open the air filter cover.
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							3. Remove the screw securing the wireless LAN module stopper, then remove the stopper.
4. Insert the wireless LAN module into the port.
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							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
Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only) You can use the Quick Wireless Connection USB key to quickly connect your computer to the projector
wirelessly (PowerLite Pro G6070W/G6170/G6270W/G6470WU/G6570WU/G6770WU). 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.
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							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.
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.
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							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.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
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.
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							3. Select the
Networkmenu and press Enter.
4. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
5. Select the Basicmenu and press Enter.
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							6. 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.
• Web Remote 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. The projector displays a random keyword that you must enter from
a computer using the EasyMP Network Projection software or an iOS or Android device using
iProjection.
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.
7. Select the Wireless LAN menu and press Enter.
8. Select the settings on the Wireless LANmenu as necessary for your network.
9. When you finish selecting settings, select Setup 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.
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							Wireless LAN Menu Settings
Parent topic:
Wireless Network Projection
Wireless LAN Menu Settings
Setting OptionsDescription
Wireless LAN Power OnTurns wireless LAN support on
and off
Off
Wi-Fi Protected Setup To Setup WizardSelectTo Setup Wizard to start
the WPS Connection Setup utility
Wireless LAN System 802.11b/gSets the type of wireless LAN
system the projector is
802.11b/g/n
connecting to
Connection Mode QuickSelects the type of wireless
connection:
Advanced
Quick: lets you quickly connect
to one computer or use the
optional Quick Wireless
Connection USB key to connect
If you set theSSID Auto Setting
setting to On, the projector
becomes an easy access point; if
you set it to Off, the network is
created in Ad hoc mode.
Advanced: lets you connect to
multiple computers via a wireless
network access point
(infrastructure mode)
SSID Auto Setting OnTurns on automatic SSID
searching inQuickconnection
Off
mode; set toOffwhen
connecting to multiple projectors
at the same time; set to Onwhen
connecting in Quickconnection
mode with an Android device
using iProjection
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							Setting
OptionsDescription
SSID Up 32 alphanumeric characters Sets the SSID (network name) of
the wireless LAN system the
projector is connecting to
Search Access Point To Search ViewSearch for available wireless
network access points in
Advancedconnection mode
Channel 1chInQuick connection mode,
selects the frequency band
6ch
(channel) used by the wireless
11ch LAN
SSID Display OnSelects whether to display the
SSID on the network standby
Off
screen
DHCP OnTurns on DHCP if your network
assigns addresses automatically;
Off
set toOffto manually enter the
networks IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Gateway Address
IP Address —View or change the projectors IP
address
Subnet Mask —View or change the projectors
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address —View or change the IP address
for the projectors gateway
IP Address Display OnSelects whether to display the IP
address on the network standby
Off
screen
Parent topic: Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
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.
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							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
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
Enabling WPA or EAP Security Set up the WPA or EAP security settings to match your networks settings. Check with your network
administrator for guidance on entering the correct information.
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Press theMenubutton.
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