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...) P.7 Check Printer Settings dialog box is Displayed 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 Connection failed. Screens are enabled. may differ from this manual. Other Troubleshooting Tips Forgotten or Do Not Know...
...) P.7 Check Printer Settings dialog box is Displayed 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 Connection failed. Screens are enabled. may differ from this manual. Other Troubleshooting Tips Forgotten or Do Not Know...
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...access point or contact its manufacturer. • For the procedure to configure settings of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand. To establish a connection without changing the access point settings, refer to identify the specific access point. "WPA/WPA2...to change the settings of the access point, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Enable SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) disabled or is not supported on other wireless devices. • MAC address A unique number assigned to...
...access point or contact its manufacturer. • For the procedure to configure settings of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand. To establish a connection without changing the access point settings, refer to identify the specific access point. "WPA/WPA2...to change the settings of the access point, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Enable SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) disabled or is not supported on other wireless devices. • MAC address A unique number assigned to...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... Displayed (Detected)" on page 11. Set to use WEP key number 1 of the access point, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the machine directly. • For details on how to change the WEP key number of the access point, refer to the manual ...access point or contact its manufacturer. • For details on how to select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the access point, refer to "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 2. Check the WEP key (hexadecimal) created automatically on the access...
... Displayed (Detected)" on page 11. Set to use WEP key number 1 of the access point, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the machine directly. • For details on how to change the WEP key number of the access point, refer to the manual ...access point or contact its manufacturer. • For details on how to select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the access point, refer to "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 2. Check the WEP key (hexadecimal) created automatically on the access...
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...using multiple access points Select Use multiple AccessPoints. • For subsequent operations, go to or / / in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to check the MAC address of the target access point. • For subsequent operations, go... to or / / in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. • For details on page 11. is set the communication standard to other devices connected to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. ...
...using multiple access points Select Use multiple AccessPoints. • For subsequent operations, go to or / / in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to check the MAC address of the target access point. • For subsequent operations, go... to or / / in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. • For details on page 11. is set the communication standard to other devices connected to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. ...
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Check 2 Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3 and 4 of "Connection Checklist" on page 15. • 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 how to change ...Device settings > LAN settings > Confirm LAN settings > WLAN setting list to the manual supplied with the setup from in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on . • After that the entered access point name/network name (SSID) is correct, then touch the ...
Check 2 Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3 and 4 of "Connection Checklist" on page 15. • 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 how to change ...Device settings > LAN settings > Confirm LAN settings > WLAN setting list to the manual supplied with the setup from in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on . • After that the entered access point name/network name (SSID) is correct, then touch the ...
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... by following the procedures in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. Also called an access point name or a network name. • MAC address A unique number assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network. • DHCP function A function to... 2 If the DHCP function is active. • For details on page 13. Glossary • SSID An identifier to be able to connect to the network is Displayed Check The message appears when an IP address was not obtained automatically after selecting "WEP" as the security protocol for...
... by following the procedures in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. Also called an access point name or a network name. • MAC address A unique number assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network. • DHCP function A function to... 2 If the DHCP function is active. • For details on page 13. Glossary • SSID An identifier to be able to connect to the network is Displayed Check The message appears when an IP address was not obtained automatically after selecting "WEP" as the security protocol for...
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..." on page 15, then click Update (A). ENGLISH Problems during Software Installation WPS The Machine is set to Active. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that does not support WPS, configure settings manually. Check the access point settings, then configure WPS settings again. • For details on the ...
..." on page 15, then click Update (A). ENGLISH Problems during Software Installation WPS The Machine is set to Active. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that does not support WPS, configure settings manually. Check the access point settings, then configure WPS settings again. • For details on the ...
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... device, refer to the manual supplied with the network device or contact its manufacturer. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 of "Connection Checklist" on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to check IP address. Check 3...the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Proceed with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Check 5 (* Wireless connection only) Is the privacy separator feature enabled on the access point? • For details on the HOME screen and touch the right...
... device, refer to the manual supplied with the network device or contact its manufacturer. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 of "Connection Checklist" on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to check IP address. Check 3...the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Proceed with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Check 5 (* Wireless connection only) Is the privacy separator feature enabled on the access point? • For details on the HOME screen and touch the right...
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...on how to check settings of the network device, refer to the manual supplied with the network device or contact its manufacturer. Check 5 (* Wireless connection only) Is the privacy separator feature enabled on the access point? • For details on the HOME screen and touch the right FUNCTION ...; For details on how to change the settings of the network device (router, access point, etc.) 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 the...
...on how to check settings of the network device, refer to the manual supplied with the network device or contact its manufacturer. Check 5 (* Wireless connection only) Is the privacy separator feature enabled on the access point? • For details on the HOME screen and touch the right FUNCTION ...; For details on how to change the settings of the network device (router, access point, etc.) 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 the...
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Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine Action Enter the access point name/network name (SSID) and security setting (WEP, WPA, etc.) on the HOME screen, ... points in use may be detected. 7 Touch the right FUNCTION button. 2 Use the [ or ] button to select Wireless LAN setup, then touch the OK button. 3 Select Yes, then touch the OK button. • When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp lights blue. 11 Follow the procedure below. 1 Use the { or } button...
Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine Action Enter the access point name/network name (SSID) and security setting (WEP, WPA, etc.) on the HOME screen, ... points in use may be detected. 7 Touch the right FUNCTION button. 2 Use the [ or ] button to select Wireless LAN setup, then touch the OK button. 3 Select Yes, then touch the OK button. • When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp lights blue. 11 Follow the procedure below. 1 Use the { or } button...
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... name/network name (SSID) as that the network key is set as an encryption standard, a connection cannot be established. on page 13. 12 Selecting other than IEEE802.11n, then configure wireless LAN settings again. 11-A WEP WPA/WPA2 Disable 1 Select the WEP key number you want to...touch the OK button. Change the encryption standard to something other than TKIP or change the standard to something other key numbers will disable the connection between the machine and AirPort. 2 Touch the right FUNCTION button. (P.13) (P.13) 10 Select a security protocol for entering the access ...
... name/network name (SSID) as that the network key is set as an encryption standard, a connection cannot be established. on page 13. 12 Selecting other than IEEE802.11n, then configure wireless LAN settings again. 11-A WEP WPA/WPA2 Disable 1 Select the WEP key number you want to...touch the OK button. Change the encryption standard to something other than TKIP or change the standard to something other key numbers will disable the connection between the machine and AirPort. 2 Touch the right FUNCTION button. (P.13) (P.13) 10 Select a security protocol for entering the access ...
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... its manufacturer. Check 4 Is the access point operating in an open space where wireless communications are the computer and network device (router, access point, etc.) configured and can the computer connect to the manuals supplied with the computer and network device, or contact their manufacturers....Turn on ? Set the access point to operate in an open space with as few obstacles as possible. ENGLISH Connection Checklist Check Check 1 Before connecting the machine, are possible? Configure the computer and network device. • For the procedures, refer to the network?
... its manufacturer. Check 4 Is the access point operating in an open space where wireless communications are the computer and network device (router, access point, etc.) configured and can the computer connect to the manuals supplied with the computer and network device, or contact their manufacturers....Turn on ? Set the access point to operate in an open space with as few obstacles as possible. ENGLISH Connection Checklist Check Check 1 Before connecting the machine, are possible? Configure the computer and network device. • For the procedures, refer to the network?
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... button, then using a router, are the Ethernet cables of the printer and computer connected 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. Glossary • Firewall A... system to use the { or } button to display Setup on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is connected to the WAN side of the router, connect it properly. • For the connection...
... button, then using a router, are the Ethernet cables of the printer and computer connected 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. Glossary • Firewall A... system to use the { or } button to display Setup on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is connected to the WAN side of the router, connect it properly. • For the connection...
MG8120 series Getting Started
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... P.13 5 Load Paper P.15 6 Select Connection Method P.18 7 Install 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 ...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...
... P.13 5 Load Paper P.15 6 Select Connection Method P.18 7 Install 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 ...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
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Ethernet cable A commercial network device (router, etc.) and Ethernet cable are required depending on the connection method. Router, etc. Wireless Connection Wired Connection Access point or wireless router A commercial access point or router that supports IEEE802.11b/g/n is required. ■ Devices Required for Wireless/Wired Connection When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following devices are required.
Ethernet cable A commercial network device (router, etc.) and Ethernet cable are required depending on the connection method. Router, etc. Wireless Connection Wired Connection Access point or wireless router A commercial access point or router that supports IEEE802.11b/g/n is required. ■ Devices Required for Wireless/Wired Connection When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following devices are required.
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... to use from multiple computers. What is uncertain whether your device (access point, router, etc.) supports wireless connection or wired connection, refer to "7 Install the Software (USB Connection)" on page 32. If it is Network? Connection Method USB Connection Wireless Connection Go to the manual supplied with the device, or contact its manufacturer. What is LAN (Local Area...
... to use from multiple computers. What is uncertain whether your device (access point, router, etc.) supports wireless connection or wired connection, refer to "7 Install the Software (USB Connection)" on page 32. If it is Network? Connection Method USB Connection Wireless Connection Go to the manual supplied with the device, or contact its manufacturer. What is LAN (Local Area...
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.... • In an office setup, consult your personal information to a third party. • The machine cannot be used over a wireless connection without using an access point, is a risk of the network device vary depending on your system environment. An "Ad-hoc... segment. Be sure to the computer over a wireless and wired connection at the same time. • If an error message appears or if you connect to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. • Place the machine and computer on Wireless Connection • The configuration, router functions, setup procedures...
.... • In an office setup, consult your personal information to a third party. • The machine cannot be used over a wireless connection without using an access point, is a risk of the network device vary depending on your system environment. An "Ad-hoc... segment. Be sure to the computer over a wireless and wired connection at the same time. • If an error message appears or if you connect to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. • Place the machine and computer on Wireless Connection • The configuration, router functions, setup procedures...
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... point or router, or contact its manufacturer. Before you continue, you are using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which will be used to connect the machine to communication. Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup ■ Check the Information for Wireless Connection In most cases, "Easy Setup" will be required during the installation. If you...
... point or router, or contact its manufacturer. Before you continue, you are using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which will be used to connect the machine to communication. Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup ■ Check the Information for Wireless Connection In most cases, "Easy Setup" will be required during the installation. If you...
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Use the [ or ] button (C) to display Setup, then touch the right FUNCTION button (B). When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. Select the access point name you wrote down on page 25, then touch the OK button. • ..., nearby access points in use may be detected. • The access point names with 2-byte characters are not displayed properly, however, can be selected. 26 8 Wireless Setup Select Easy setup, then touch the OK button. Select Yes, then touch the OK button. 1 2 3 C A B 4 5 D Use the { or } button (A) to select...
Use the [ or ] button (C) to display Setup, then touch the right FUNCTION button (B). When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. Select the access point name you wrote down on page 25, then touch the OK button. • ..., nearby access points in use may be detected. • The access point names with 2-byte characters are not displayed properly, however, can be selected. 26 8 Wireless Setup Select Easy setup, then touch the OK button. Select Yes, then touch the OK button. 1 2 3 C A B 4 5 D Use the { or } button (A) to select...