Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... device may encounter when setting up a network, and the possible causes and solutions. Reference Information Problems during Network Setup Character Entry P.2 Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine Easy setup Advanced setup The Target Access Point is Displayed Problems during Software Installation Description for your network device (router, access point...
... device may encounter when setting up a network, and the possible causes and solutions. Reference Information Problems during Network Setup Character Entry P.2 Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine Easy setup Advanced setup The Target Access Point is Displayed Problems during Software Installation Description for your network device (router, access point...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... the access point or contact its manufacturer. • For the procedure to configure settings of the machine, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Problems during Network Setup Easy setup Advanced setup The Target Access Point is Not Displayed (Detected) Check Check 1 Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3 and 4 of...
... the access point or contact its manufacturer. • For the procedure to configure settings of the machine, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Problems during Network Setup Easy setup Advanced setup The Target Access Point is Not Displayed (Detected) Check Check 1 Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3 and 4 of...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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...point or contact its manufacturer. • For details on how to select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the machine directly, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its ... to change the WEP key number of the access point, refer to "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. Access point was not detected. Refer to the... on how to check the WEP key of the machine, use the { or } button to display Setup on how to check the WEP key number of the access point, refer to "The Target Access Point...
...point or contact its manufacturer. • For details on how to select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the machine directly, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its ... to change the WEP key number of the access point, refer to "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. Access point was not detected. Refer to the... on how to check the WEP key of the machine, use the { or } button to display Setup on how to check the WEP key number of the access point, refer to "The Target Access Point...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... entered access point name/network name (SSID) correct? Check 2 Make sure that , touch the OK button, then proceed with the setup from in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to change the settings of "Connection Checklist" on page 15. • After that...standard) for the access point, then configure settings again. • After that, touch the OK button, then proceed with the setup from in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. • For details on page 11. Check 4 Is the MAC address...
... entered access point name/network name (SSID) correct? Check 2 Make sure that , touch the OK button, then proceed with the setup from in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to change the settings of "Connection Checklist" on page 15. • After that...standard) for the access point, then configure settings again. • After that, touch the OK button, then proceed with the setup from in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. • For details on page 11. Check 4 Is the MAC address...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... due to identify the specific access point. Check 2 If the DHCP function is active. • For details on page 11. Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of the access point, refer to the access point beforehand. Also called an access point name or a... computers, printers or other devices connected to block access from unauthorized wireless devices by following the procedures in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to check the settings of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the manual supplied with the...
... due to identify the specific access point. Check 2 If the DHCP function is active. • For details on page 11. Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of the access point, refer to the access point beforehand. Also called an access point name or a... computers, printers or other devices connected to block access from unauthorized wireless devices by following the procedures in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to check the settings of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the manual supplied with the...
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...8226; For details on page 15, then click Update (A). For the procedure to configure settings of the machine manually, refer to "Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" in the printed manual: Getting Started. • When using an access point that you follow Check 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... To confirm the connection status, use the { or } button to Active. is not connected to a network, perform setup again by following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 ...
...8226; For details on page 15, then click Update (A). For the procedure to configure settings of the machine manually, refer to "Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" in the printed manual: Getting Started. • When using an access point that you follow Check 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... To confirm the connection status, use the { or } button to Active. is not connected to a network, perform setup again by following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 ...
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...etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to the network. • Privacy separator feature A function to prevent communication between multiple wireless devices (such as computers and printers) connected to Active. Glossary • IP address A numerical identification assigned to each computer or ...the machine, use the { or } button to display Setup on how to check the settings of the network device, refer to a network, perform setup again by following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check...
...etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to the network. • Privacy separator feature A function to prevent communication between multiple wireless devices (such as computers and printers) connected to Active. Glossary • IP address A numerical identification assigned to each computer or ...the machine, use the { or } button to display Setup on how to check the settings of the network device, refer to a network, perform setup again by following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check...
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...setting of the machine to the default state. • Perform setup again by following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Touch the HOME button. Wireless LAN SSID Data encryption TCP/IP setting Wired LAN TCP/IP ...setting Inactive BJNPSETUP Inactive Obtain an IP address automatically Inactive Obtain an IP address automatically 14 Restoring the Machine's Default LAN Settings to Perform Setup Again Action Follow the ...
...setting of the machine to the default state. • Perform setup again by following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Touch the HOME button. Wireless LAN SSID Data encryption TCP/IP setting Wired LAN TCP/IP ...setting Inactive BJNPSETUP Inactive Obtain an IP address automatically Inactive Obtain an IP address automatically 14 Restoring the Machine's Default LAN Settings to Perform Setup Again Action Follow the ...
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... and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Change wireless/wired > Wireless LAN active to access the network. If the Ethernet cable is attempting to enable wireless LAN. • After enabling wireless LAN, perform setup again by following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check 8 ...of the printer and computer connected to the LAN side of the router? • For details on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is connected to the WAN side of your security software active? Check 5 Is the Wi-Fi lamp (A) lit blue?...
... and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Change wireless/wired > Wireless LAN active to access the network. If the Ethernet cable is attempting to enable wireless LAN. • After enabling wireless LAN, perform setup again by following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check 8 ...of the printer and computer connected to the LAN side of the router? • For details on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is connected to the WAN side of your security software active? Check 5 Is the Wi-Fi lamp (A) lit blue?...
MG8120 series Getting Started
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...the Software (USB Connection P.19 8 Wireless Setup P.24 Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup P.25 Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup P.28 Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now P.31 9 Wired Setup P.32 10 Install the Software (...Network Connection P.35 Install the Software P.35 Registration (Macintosh P.39 Information P.42 11 Use from Additional Computers P.44 12 Try Using the Machine P.45 Print Photos from a Memory Card P.46 Try Copying P.49 Print Photos from a Computer P.50 13 Specifications P.51 Model Number: K10361 (MG8120...
...the Software (USB Connection P.19 8 Wireless Setup P.24 Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup P.25 Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup P.28 Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now P.31 9 Wired Setup P.32 10 Install the Software (...Network Connection P.35 Install the Software P.35 Registration (Macintosh P.39 Information P.42 11 Use from Additional Computers P.44 12 Try Using the Machine P.45 Print Photos from a Memory Card P.46 Try Copying P.49 Print Photos from a Computer P.50 13 Specifications P.51 Model Number: K10361 (MG8120...
MG8120 series Getting Started
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■ Machine Installation Flow USB Connection Wireless Connection Network Connection Wired Connection Machine Preparation P.3 - 17 Using from Additional Computers (when the machine is already connected to the network and you want to add computers from which to use the machine) Machine Wireless Setup P.18, 24 - 31 Machine Wired Setup P.18, 32 - 34 Software Installation P.18 - 23 Software Installation P.35 - 43 Software Installation P.44, 35 - 43 Installation Complete Try Using the Machine P.45 - 50
■ Machine Installation Flow USB Connection Wireless Connection Network Connection Wired Connection Machine Preparation P.3 - 17 Using from Additional Computers (when the machine is already connected to the network and you want to add computers from which to use the machine) Machine Wireless Setup P.18, 24 - 31 Machine Wired Setup P.18, 32 - 34 Software Installation P.18 - 23 Software Installation P.35 - 43 Software Installation P.44, 35 - 43 Installation Complete Try Using the Machine P.45 - 50
MG8120 series Getting Started
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Go to "8 Wireless Setup" on page 32. What is LAN (Local Area Network)? The Internet and LAN are types of multiple computers and network devices. 18 A type of network ... or wired connection, refer to the manual supplied with cables or via wireless communication. If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection Check if it supports simultaneous connection of networks. Wired Connection Go to "9 Wired Setup" on page 24. • Want to use from multiple computers. • Want to connect to a computer with a USB cable...
Go to "8 Wireless Setup" on page 32. What is LAN (Local Area Network)? The Internet and LAN are types of multiple computers and network devices. 18 A type of network ... or wired connection, refer to the manual supplied with cables or via wireless communication. If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection Check if it supports simultaneous connection of networks. Wired Connection Go to "9 Wired Setup" on page 24. • Want to use from multiple computers. • Want to connect to a computer with a USB cable...
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... connection," which establishes a direct connection to the network. ■ Notes on Wireless Connection • The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of disclosing data such as your system environment. Wireless Setup 8 Before connecting the machine to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. • Place the machine and computer on the same network segment...
... connection," which establishes a direct connection to the network. ■ Notes on Wireless Connection • The configuration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of disclosing data such as your system environment. Wireless Setup 8 Before connecting the machine to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. • Place the machine and computer on the same network segment...
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... WCN (Windows Connect Now)). □ If your access point or router supports WPS The wireless connection can configure wireless connection settings by using the WCN function as well. Please refer to your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which will be used to connect the machine to your access...
... WCN (Windows Connect Now)). □ If your access point or router supports WPS The wireless connection can configure wireless connection settings by using the WCN function as well. Please refer to your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which will be used to connect the machine to your access...
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... access point names with 2-byte characters are not displayed properly, however, can be selected. 26 8 Wireless Setup Use the [ or ] button (C) to display Setup, then touch the right FUNCTION button (B). Select Easy setup, then touch the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. 1 2 3 C A B 4 5 D Use the { or } button (A) to select...
... access point names with 2-byte characters are not displayed properly, however, can be selected. 26 8 Wireless Setup Use the [ or ] button (C) to display Setup, then touch the right FUNCTION button (B). Select Easy setup, then touch the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. 1 2 3 C A B 4 5 D Use the { or } button (A) to select...
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...OK button, make sure that the network key is correct, then enter it again. Enter the network key you wrote down on page 35! 8 Wireless Setup 27 Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 25, then touch the left FUNCTION button (E). Make sure that the network key...the access point. 6 7 8 9 E F Make sure that one of the alphabet correctly. • For details on character entry, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. If the above screen appears, touch the OK button. • If Failed to connect to the printed manual: Network...
...OK button, make sure that the network key is correct, then enter it again. Enter the network key you wrote down on page 35! 8 Wireless Setup 27 Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 25, then touch the left FUNCTION button (E). Make sure that the network key...the access point. 6 7 8 9 E F Make sure that one of the alphabet correctly. • For details on character entry, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. If the above screen appears, touch the OK button. • If Failed to connect to the printed manual: Network...
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Select Yes, then touch the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. 28 8 Wireless Setup A B Use the { or } button (A) to select Wireless LAN setup, then touch the OK button. Use the [ or ] button (C) to display Setup, then touch the right FUNCTION button (B). Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Read this 1 2 3 section only when setting D up a wireless connection by C using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
Select Yes, then touch the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. 28 8 Wireless Setup A B Use the { or } button (A) to select Wireless LAN setup, then touch the OK button. Use the [ or ] button (C) to display Setup, then touch the right FUNCTION button (B). Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Read this 1 2 3 section only when setting D up a wireless connection by C using the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
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... 10 minutes, select the method other than the PIN code method to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. 8 Wireless Setup 29 4 5 6 7 Select Other setup, then touch the OK button. If the timeout error screen appears even though the setup has been completed within 10 minutes and the timeout error screen appears, touch the OK button...
... 10 minutes, select the method other than the PIN code method to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. 8 Wireless Setup 29 4 5 6 7 Select Other setup, then touch the OK button. If the timeout error screen appears even though the setup has been completed within 10 minutes and the timeout error screen appears, touch the OK button...
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Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35! 30 8 Wireless Setup For details on the WPS button pressing, refer to an access point. The Wi-Fi lamp (blue) flashes while searching for about 5 seconds), then touch ...; If the timeout error screen appears, touch the OK button, then start over from . • If another error appears, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. 8 9 Press and hold the WPS button on the access point (for or connecting to the manual of your access point.
Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on page 35! 30 8 Wireless Setup For details on the WPS button pressing, refer to an access point. The Wi-Fi lamp (blue) flashes while searching for about 5 seconds), then touch ...; If the timeout error screen appears, touch the OK button, then start over from . • If another error appears, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. 8 9 Press and hold the WPS button on the access point (for or connecting to the manual of your access point.
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...a USB flash drive. 3. Connect the USB flash drive to the Direct Print Port (USB connector) (B) on the computer. 4. A • Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data stored on the LCD (A), then touch the OK button. 2. Next, read "10 Install ... this network profile to complete the settings on -screen instructions to a USB flash drive. A Setup on the Computer B Setup on page 35! 8 Wireless Setup 31 Select Copy this section only when setting up a wireless connection by using a USB flash drive. 4. Select the network name (SSID), then click Next...
...a USB flash drive. 3. Connect the USB flash drive to the Direct Print Port (USB connector) (B) on the computer. 4. A • Canon assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss of data stored on the LCD (A), then touch the OK button. 2. Next, read "10 Install ... this network profile to complete the settings on -screen instructions to a USB flash drive. A Setup on the Computer B Setup on page 35! 8 Wireless Setup 31 Select Copy this section only when setting up a wireless connection by using a USB flash drive. 4. Select the network name (SSID), then click Next...