MX-6580N, MX-7580N. MX7580N - Handy Guide Version November 2017 - NOTE - Handy Guides are NOT a substitute for Service Manuals and Parts Guides - Sharp Copying Equipment Handy Guide. Page 27

 

MX-6580N/7580N Handy Guide Nov’17 

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For MX-6580N/7580N series, there are two connection methods are available for Wireless LAN:- 

 

Infrastructure Mode: 
Infrastructure mode allows for wireless communication between two client devices via a host (access point). The MFP 
connects to an access point to obtain an IP address. 

 

Simultaneous usage of Infrastructure mode and wired connection is prohibited. 

 

 

 
Access Point Mode: 
Access Point (Ad-Hoc) mode allows for direct wireless communication between two client devices. Wireless devices 
acquire an IP address from the MFP directly, allowing Print/Scan features to be available from mobile devices. 

 

Simultaneous usage of Access Point mode and wired connection is allowed however, mobile devices will not be able to 
connect to the intranet/internet when connected to the MFP Wireless LAN. 

 

 

 
Wireless LAN Support: 
For Wireless LAN specification information, please refer to the Machine Specification section [Wireless LAN] within this 
guide. 
 
Wireless LAN Supported Connections: 

 

Type  Wired LAN 

Wireless LAN 

Infrastructure Mode 

Wireless LAN 

Access Point Mode 

Description 

1 

✓

 

X

 

X

 

Connections are only available using the 
conventional wired LAN connection. 

2 

X

 

✓

 

X

 

Connections are only available using 
Infrastructure Mode [Wireless LAN]. 

3 

✓

 

X

 

✓

 

Connections are available either using wired 
LAN or Access Point Mode [Wireless LAN]. 
When only Access Point Mode is required and 
no wired LAN is used, please select this 
connection type. 

 
MFP Functionality - Access Point Mode: 
Viewing of the MFP webpage (HTTP/HTTPS). 
Printing (LPD / Raw / IPP / IPP-SSL / FTP push). 
Scanning (Scan to FTP / SMB). 
Remote Operation Panel. 
Access to the SMB server. 
mDNS communication.