Wireless LAN Setting Guide Prepare for Wireless LAN Connection P.2 Setting the Wireless LAN P.4 Installing the Software P.10 ▲ Troubleshooting P.14 Read this guide before setting up the wireless LAN This guide describes the wireless LAN set up procedure, and problems encountered during the configuration. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference. See the “Getting Started” for machine installation and settings for connection methods other than the wireless LAN.
Prepare for Wireless LAN Connection Step 1 1 Check the Following First. Is the computer connected to the wireless router properly? Internet Wireless Router For more information, see the instruction manual for the network device you are using, or contact the networking device manufacturer. 2 Have the network settings on the computer been completed? If the computer is not properly configured, you may not use the wireless LAN connection even after completing the following settings.
Prepare for Wireless LAN Connection Step 3 Check Your Wireless Router. Select the method to set up the wireless LAN from the following two methods, depending on the wireless router that you are using. P. 4 (Push Button Mode) There is a button. This machine supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can easily set up if your wireless router has a button, and if the following mark is on the wireless router.
Setting the Wireless LAN Push Button Mode Setting via WPS Read the instruction manual for your network device first to learn how to configure the settings. 1 • If is displayed, press [▲] to highlight [Yes], and then press [OK]. 2 • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight . 5 • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight . 6 • Press [▲] to highlight . • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight .
Setting the Wireless LAN When an error message appears: • You should press the WPS button within 2 minutes after you select in step . • Press and hold* the button until the WPS lamp lights or blinks. * The time that you should hold the button may vary depending on the wireless router you are using. Press [OK] to close the screen, check whether or not the WPS function of the wireless router is correctly set, and then retry the settings.
Setting the Wireless LAN Manual Selection Setting by Selecting the SSID (Network or Access Point) Check the SSID (Network Name/Access Point Name) and Network Key Fill in the blanks on the right after checking one of the following methods. • SSID It is sometimes written as the name of network, or name of access point. If there are multiple SSIDs, please write them all down. Check a label attached on the wireless router.
Setting the Wireless LAN 5 8 • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight . 9 6 • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight
Setting the Wireless LAN • After the screen is displayed, wait until the Wi-Fi indicator stops blinking and turns on. Wait approximately 2 minutes after the connection is completed. The IP address is set during this time period. Proceed to P. 9 When an error message appears: Press [OK] to close the screen, check whether the network key is correct or not, and then retry the settings from step 5. If the access point cannot be detected even after retrying, see the following.
Setting the Wireless LAN Checking that the Wireless LAN Setting is Completed 1 6 (Status Monitor) (Status Monitor) Start a Web browser from the computer 2 7 • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight . • Enter [http:///] in the address field, and then press [Enter] on your keyboard. 8 • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight . 4 • Check that the screen of the Remote UI is displayed. • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight .
Installing the Software Windows Install the MF Drivers and the MF Toolbox. Make sure that the machine is turned ON, and log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges. Shut down all applications that are running. See MF Driver Installation Guide for details about installation. NOTE • If you are operating in the IPv6 environment, you may not be able to install the software following the procedures below. See “Installing the MF Drivers on the WSD Network” in the MF Driver Installation Guide.
Installing the Software Macintosh Install the MF drivers for Macintosh. It requires Mac OS X 10.5.8 version or later. The installation screen varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. This operation is for Macintosh. If using Windows, proceed to P. 10. 1 4 ▲ Insert the User Software CD-ROM and double-click the CD-ROM icon. ▼ 2 ◀ Click! • Installing the drivers is now complete. Continued with registration operations on the desktop.
Installing the Software Macintosh 6 Connecting with the manual setting ◀ Click! ◀ Click! ▼ ▼ ◀ Enter 7 ◀1 Click! ◀ Select ◀ Select ◀ Select ◀ Select ▼ ◀ Click 2 Select a printer name for which [Bonjour] is displayed in the [Kind] or [Connection] column. 3 Select [Select Printer Software], select the corresponding driver, and then click [OK]. If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x, select the driver from the [Print Using]. • An IP address is automatically configured by the Bonjour function.
Installing the Software ◀ Click! • If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.x, select [Select a driver to use] and the corresponding driver from [Print Using], and then click [Add]. ▼ 8 ◀2 Click! Check that this machine is added. ◀ Computer connection via the wired LAN is now complete.
Troubleshooting When an Error Message Appears Action • Wait for a while and try again. Action 1 • Wireless router’s push button might not be pressed in the time limit. Repeat the setup with the proper procedure. Action 2 • The correct SSID might not be entered. Confirm the wireless router’s SSID and repeat the setup. If the message still appears: Check network connection referring to “Cannot Connect to the Network” (P.18).
Troubleshooting Action • Enter the correct network key and repeat the setup. If the message still appears: Check network connection referring to “Cannot Connect to the Network” (P.18). Action • Enter the correct network key and repeat the setup. If the message still appears: Check the WEP authentication settings of the wireless router. Action • Change the WEP authentication method on the machine to . Configure all the settings manually to change the setting to .
Troubleshooting If Problems Occur Cause 1 The SSID of the wireless router that you wrote down on P. 6 is incorrect. Action • Check the wireless router’s SSID. “Checking SSID or Network Key for a Wireless Router” (P.20) • Specify the settings again. “Setting by Selecting the SSID (Network or Access Point)” (P.6) Cause 2 The SSID of the wireless router is not displayed in the list of access points. The SSID is not broadcasted from the wireless router (stealth function).
Troubleshooting Cause 1 The machine’s IP address is not set correctly. Action • Enable the DHCP function for the wireless router, and specify the setting again. See the instruction manual of the wireless router, or contact the manufacturer. Cause 2 The wireless router’s network key is not correctly specified to the machine. Action The Remote UI is not displayed. • Check the network key set to the wireless router, and specify the setting again. “Checking SSID or Network Key for a Wireless Router” (P.
Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to the Network Check the following items to make sure that the machine is ready to be connected to a network. 1 Check the status of the computer. • Have the settings for the computer and the wireless router been completed? • Are the cables (power cable or network cables) for the wireless router connected properly? • Is the wireless router turned ON? If you cannot connect to the network even after checking: • Turn OFF each device and turn each one back ON.
Troubleshooting Check the settings of the wireless router. If one of followings is the case: “Setting Up Connection by Specifying Detailed Settings” in the e-Manual • Deny ANY*: Enabled •
Appendix Checking SSID or Network Key for a Wireless Router You can check the SSID or the network key using Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant, which is included in the User Software CD-ROM. 1 • Write down the name of the access point (SSID) and network key on P. 6, and then continue the setup procedure. If multiple access points are displayed: ▲ 1 Write down all SSIDs that are displayed.
Contacting the Service Center When you have a problem with your machine, refer to “Troubleshooting” in the Basic Operation Guide or the e-Manual first. If you cannot solve the problem after referring the manuals, contact the Canon Authorized Service Facilities or the Canon Customer Care Center. Canon Customer Care Center 1-800-OK-CANON (U.S.A./Canada) U.S.A. Monday through Friday From 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST Canada Monday through Friday From 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST http://www.canon.
