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 “Starter Guide” for machine installation and settings for connection methods other than the wireless LAN.
Prepare for Wireless LAN Connection Step 1 Check the Following First. Is the computer connected to the router (or the access point) properly? Internet Router For more information, see the instruction manual for the network device you are using, or contact the networking device manufacturer. 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 Router. Select the method to set up the wireless LAN from the following two methods, depending on the router or access point that you are using. P. 4 (Push Button Mode) There is a button. This machine supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can easily setup if your router or access point has a button, and if the following mark is on the 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. (Menu) Menu Network Settings Preferences Timer Settings Copy Settings • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight . Network Settings Select Wired/Wirele... Wireless LAN Setting TCP/IP Settings SNMPv1 Settings See Wireless LAN Setting Guide to perform settings.
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 lamp lights or blinks. * The time that you should hold the button may vary depending on the router you are using. Press [OK] to close the screen, check whether or not the network key is correct, and then retry the settings. If the access point cannot be detected even after retrying, see the following.
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 LAN router.
Setting the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Settings WPS Push Button Mode WPS PIN Code Mode SSID Settings Wireless LAN Informa... Proceeding to screen for entering access point network key. • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight . SSID Settings Select Access Point Manual Settings Entry Mode: A • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight
Setting the Wireless LAN When an error message appears: • After the screen is displayed, wait until the Wi-Fi indicator stops blinking and turns on. Press [OK] to close the screen, check whether the network key is correct or not, and then retry the settings from step . If the access point cannot be detected even after retrying, see the following. “When an Error Message Appears” (P.
Setting the Wireless LAN Checking that the Wireless LAN Setting is Completed (Status Monitor/Cancel) (Status Monitor/Cancel) Start a web browser from the computer Status Monitor/Cancel Coy Job Status Fax Job Status/Hist... Print Job Status Network Information • Press [▲] or [▼] to highlight . • Enter [http:///] in the address field, and then press [Enter] on your keyboard. Network Information IPv4 IPv6 Wireless LAN Informa...
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 the e-Manual for details about installation. NOTE • If you are operating in the IPv6 environment, you may not install the software following the procedures below. See “Installing the MF Drivers on the WSD Network” in the e-Manual.
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. ▲ Insert the User Software CD-ROM and double-click the CD-ROM icon. ◀ Click! • Installing the drivers is now complete. Continued with registratiion operations on the desktop.
Installing the Software Macintosh Connecting with the manual setting ◀ Click! ◀ Select ◀ Click! • If you are using Mac OS X 10.5.8, click [+], select [CanonMF4800] or [CanonMF4700] from the dialog box displayed, and then proceed to next step.. • [IPP (Internet Printing Protocol)] is not supported. ▼ ◀ Enter ▼ ◀ Click! ◀ Select ◀ Select ◀ ◀ Select ▼ Click [Select a printer name for which [Bonjour] is displayed in the [Kind] or [Connection] column.
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]. ▼ ◀ Click! Check that this machine is added. ◀ Computer connection via the wired LAN is now complete.
Troubleshooting When an Error Message Appears Could not connect. More than one access point was detected. Close Action • Wait for a while and try again. Action 1 Cannot find access point. Close • 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 router’s SSID and repeat the setup. If the message still appears: Check network connection referring to “Cannot Connect to the Network” (P.
Troubleshooting Action Could not connect. Check PSK settings. Close • 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. Shared Key auth. failed. Check WEP settings. Close If the message still appears: Change the WEP encryption on the router to “Shared Key,” or change the WEP authentication method on the machine to .
Troubleshooting If Problems Occur Cause 1 The SSID of the wireless LAN router or access point that you wrote down on P.6 is incorrect. Action The SSID of the wireless LAN router or access point is not displayed in the list of access points. • Check the wireless LAN or access point’s SSID. “Checking SSID or Network Key for a Wireless LAN Router/Access Point” (P.20) • Specify the settings again. “Setting by Selecting the SSID (Network or Access Point)” (P.
Troubleshooting Cause 1 The machine’s IP address is not set correctly. Action • Enable the DHCP function for the wireless LAN router or access point, and specify the setting again. See the instruction manual of the router, or contact the manufacturer. Cause 2 The wireless LAN router or access point network key is not correctly specified to the machine. Action The Remote UI is not displayed. • Enable the DHCP function for the wireless LAN router or access point, and specify the setting again.
Troubleshooting Cannot Connect to the Network Check the following items to make sure that the machine is ready to be connected to a network. Check the status of the computer.
Troubleshooting Check the settings of the wireless LAN router (access point). If one of followings is the case: “Setting by Manually Entering SSID” in the e-Manual • • • • The MAC address filtering is enabled. Stealth function*: Enabled Deny ANY**: Enabled WEP key is set between and , but the WEP key to use is not properly selected in
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,” which is included in the supplied User Software CD-ROM with the machine. • 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: ▲ 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.ca/ CANON INC.
