Wireless LAN Setting Guide Setting the XXXXXX wireless LAN XXXXXXXXX Troubleshooting P.1-1 ? P.2-1 Starter Guide For procedures other than printer installation and wireless LAN setup, please refer to the [Starter Guide]. Read this guide before setting up the wireless LAN This guide describes the wireless LAN setup procedure and problems encountered during the configuration. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Wireless LAN setting procedures can be referred from Canon’s home page If you are looking to install your new device via a Wireless Network connection, you can find a video and written guides with step-by-step instructions to assist you through the process from Canon’s home page. You can access Canon’s home page by following the procedures shown below. * Depending on the type of computer you are using, you may not be able to access Canon’s home page by following the procedures shown below. 1.
Setting the wireless LAN Step1 Checking Before the Setup The setup of the computer and wireless LAN/access point should be completed. If they are not set up, you will not be able to use the machine on the wireless LAN network even if you perform the following steps. For more information, see the instruction manual for the network device you are using, or contact the networking device manufacturer.
Setting the wireless LAN Step2 Switching the Connection Method to Wireless LAN When the check described on the previous page is completed, switch the connection method to wireless LAN using this machine. 1. Press [ 2. Press [ ] (Menu). ] or [ ] to select, and press [OK]. Menu Network Settings Preferences Timer Settings Common Settings 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to select, and press [OK]. Select LAN Wired LAN Wireless LAN 5. After the next screen disappears, turn OFF/ON the machine.
Setting the wireless LAN Step3 Selecting a Method for Setting the Wireless LAN Two methods are provided for connecting to the wireless LAN or access point, connecting using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function or connecting manually. No Proceed to “Step4-B Setting the Access Point Manually and Connecting,” on p.1-6. Is there a WPS button? • For checking whether it supports the WPS, find the descriptions such as “... • shown on the wireless LAN router/access point or its supports WPS...” or package.
Setting the wireless LAN Step4-A Setting the Machine Using the WPS (Push Button Mode) Follow this procedure only if you selected “ Step4-A Setting the Machine Using the WPS (Push Button Mode)” on the previous page. 1. Make sure the procedure “Step2 Switching the Connection Method to Wireless LAN” (P.1-2) is completed. 2. Press [ 3. Press [ ] (Menu). ] or [ ] to select, and press [OK].
Setting the wireless LAN 9. Check that the Wi-Fi indicator is blinking. When the wireless LAN or access point is detected, the WiFi indicator blinks. 10. Wait until the machine retrieves the IP address automatically (approx. 2 minutes). If you want to set the IP address manually, see the following. -Manual “Network Settings” - “Basic Network e Settings” - “Setting the IP Address” 11. Check the network connections After the
Setting the wireless LAN Step4-B Setting the Access Point Manually and Connecting Follow the procedure only if you select “Step4-B Setting the Access Point Manually and Connecting” on P.1-3. 1. Make sure the procedure “Step2 Switching the Connection Method to Wireless LAN” (P.1-2) is competed. 2. Write down the required information for the wireless LAN manual setting on P.1-7. ( MEMO ) This information will be used on Step 9 to 11. SSID * May be indicated as name of access point or network.
Setting the wireless LAN 9. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the access point you wrote down in step 2, and then press [OK]. If multiple matched SSIDs are displayed, select the ID that is listed first (the one with the strongest signal). Select Access Point SampleABCD WEP 13 SampleEFGHIJ WPA-PS SampleKL WPA2-PSK 9 SampleMNOP None 7 SSID is displayed in front of "WEP" "WPA" "None." The following screen is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. Proceeding to screen for entering access point network key. 11.
Setting the wireless LAN 12. Press [ ] to select, and press [OK]. If an Error Message Appears Press [OK] to close the screen, check if the network key is correct, and follow the procedure from Step 7 again. Do you want to connect with new settings? Yes No If the access point cannot be connected even after retrying, see the following. P roceed to “When an Error Message Appears,” on p.2-2. Connecting... Cancel: Press Stop 13. Wait until the machine retrieves the IP address automatically (approx.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes the causes and solutions for the problems occurred during wireless LAN settings. To set and operate the wireless LAN router or access points Please read the instruction manual for the wireless LAN router or access point, or contact the manufacturer of the wireless LAN router/access point. "Cannot find access point."..........................................................................................2-2 "Could not connect.
Troubleshooting When an Error Message Appears “Cannot find access point.” WPS – When specifying the settings in push button mode Cause Solution When searching for an access point, the WPS button on the wireless LAN router or access point was not pressed within 2 minutes. Specify the settings again. Proceed to “Step4-A Setting the Machine Using the WPS (Push Button Mode),” on p.1-4. Check the network connection if the message still appears. Proceed to “Checking Network Connections,” on p.2-6.
Troubleshooting ”Wireless connection failed.” Cause Solution An error occurred on the machine while specifying the settings, resulting in a communication failure. Turn the machine OFF and ON, then set the machine again. Proceed to “Step4-A Setting the Machine Using the WPS (Push Button Mode),” on p.1-4. Proceed to “Step4-B Setting the Access Point Manually and Connecting,” on p.1-6. Check the network connection if the message still appears. Proceed to “Checking Network Connections,” on p.2-6.
Troubleshooting If Problems Occur The SSID of the wireless LAN router or access point is not displayed in the list of access points. Cause 1 The SSID of the wireless LAN router or access point that you wrote down in P.1-7 is incorrect. Solution Check the wireless LAN or access point’s SSID. ( Proceed to ”Checking SSID or Network Key,” on p.1-6.) Specify the settings again. Proceed to “Step4-B Setting the Access Point Manually and Connecting,” on p.1-6.
Troubleshooting The Remote UI is not displayed. Cause 1 The machine’s IP address is not set correctly. Solution Enable the DHCP function for the wireless LAN router or access point, and specify the setting again. Proceed to “Step4-A Setting the Machine Using the WPS (Push Button Mode),” on p.1-4. Proceed to “Step4-B Setting the Access Point Manually and Connecting,” on p.1-6. Cause 2 The wireless LAN routers or access point network key is not correctly specified to the machine.
Troubleshooting Checking Network Connections 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 to make sure that it is ready to be connected to a network. Have the settings for the computer, the wireless LAN router, or access point been completed? Check Is the power cable or network cables for the wireless LAN router or access point disconnected? Check * If the cables are loose, properly reconnect them.
Troubleshooting Did you change the wireless LAN routers or access points security settings? If the following is the case, specify the settings manually. -manual “Network Setting” - “Basic Network Setting”- “Connecting to Wireless LAN” - “Setting e by Manually Entering SSID” Stealth function: Enabled A function that makes the wireless LAN router or access point invisible to the SSIDs on other devices.
Appendix Checking the Wireless LAN Setting is Completed 1. Press [ ] (Status Monitor/Cancel). 2. Select with [ ] and [ ], and then press [OK]. Status Monitor/Cancel TX Job RX Job Fax Forwarding Erro... Network Information 3. Select with [ ] and [ ], and then press [OK]. 8. Enter http:/// in the address field, and then press the [ENTER] key on your keyboard. The is the address noted in step 5 above. http:// 9.
Appendix Checking SSID or Network Key for a Wireless LAN Router/Access Point You can check the SSID or the network key using “Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant.” * “Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant” is included in the supplied User Software CD-ROM with the machine. If you use Macintosh computers The User Software CD-ROM that comes with this products does not contain “Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant” for Macintosh. It is available from the following Canon Web site: www.usa.canon.com 5.
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