Network Setup Troubleshooting
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...Advanced Guide. P.7 Description for Windows users. 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 P.5 The following symbols are ...for your problem and follow the solution. Multiple access points are enabled. Reference Information Problems during Software Installation Description for wireless connection. is Displayed Failed to connect to the network is Not Displayed (Detected) Access point was not detected. may...
...Advanced Guide. P.7 Description for Windows users. 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 P.5 The following symbols are ...for your problem and follow the solution. Multiple access points are enabled. Reference Information Problems during Software Installation Description for wireless connection. is Displayed Failed to connect to the network is Not Displayed (Detected) Access point was not detected. may...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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...manual supplied with 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. To establish a connection without changing the access point settings, refer to ..."Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. Check 4 Is "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" set as a security protocol (encryption standard) ...
...manual supplied with 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. To establish a connection without changing the access point settings, refer to ..."Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11. Check 4 Is "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" set as a security protocol (encryption standard) ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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...Failed to connect to check MAC address. ENGLISH 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... 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 "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its...
...Failed to connect to check MAC address. ENGLISH 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... 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 "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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...to communicate 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 page 11. • For details on how to check the MAC address of the target access point. ...8226; For subsequent operations, go to or / / in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to change the settings of the access point is set as a communication standard. Check 5 Is TKIP...
...to communicate 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 page 11. • For details on how to check the MAC address of the target access point. ...8226; For subsequent operations, go to or / / in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to change the settings of the access point is set as a communication standard. Check 5 Is TKIP...
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... then turn it back on. • 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 how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, then configure settings again. •...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 the HOME screen and touch the right FUNCTION button, then using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select...
... then turn it back on. • 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 how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, then configure settings again. •...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 the HOME screen and touch the right FUNCTION button, then using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... numerical identification assigned to each network device. • MAC address filtering A function 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 page 11. The device may not be able to connect to the...the access point or specify the IP address of the machine. • For details on how to specify the IP address of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand. Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of the machine, refer to...
... numerical identification assigned to each network device. • MAC address filtering A function 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 page 11. The device may not be able to connect to the...the access point or specify the IP address of the machine. • For details on how to specify the IP address of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand. Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of the machine, refer to...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... access point that Connection is Not Displayed (Detected) Cannot connect. Make sure that does not support WPS, configure settings manually. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 of "Connection Checklist" on how to check the settings of the access... failed. ENGLISH Problems during Software Installation WPS The Machine is set 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. For the procedure to configure settings ...
... access point that Connection is Not Displayed (Detected) Cannot connect. Make sure that does not support WPS, configure settings manually. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 of "Connection Checklist" on how to check the settings of the access... failed. ENGLISH Problems during Software Installation WPS The Machine is set 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. For the procedure to configure settings ...
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....) 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 the manual supplied with the network device or contact its manufacturer. • To ... LAN settings > WLAN setting list or LAN setting list to the manual supplied 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 page 15, then click Back (A). A ...
....) 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 the manual supplied with the network device or contact its manufacturer. • To ... LAN settings > WLAN setting list or LAN setting list to the manual supplied 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 page 15, then click Back (A). A ...
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...obtaining an IP address automatically, make sure that Connection 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. If the machine is set to Active....address, 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 an access point. Activate the DHCP function of the network device, then click Back ...
...obtaining an IP address automatically, make sure that Connection 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. If the machine is set to Active....address, 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 an access point. Activate the DHCP function of the network device, then click Back ...
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... { or } button, move the cursor to the target character using the [ or ] button, then touch the right FUNCTION button (E). 4 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 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...
... { or } button, move the cursor to the target character using the [ or ] button, then touch the right FUNCTION button (E). 4 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 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...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... page 13. • When WEP 40 bit or WEP 128 bit is selected in AirPort Utility, select WPA2- 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 on page 13. 12 WPA/WPA2 Go to use...
... page 13. • When WEP 40 bit or WEP 128 bit is selected in AirPort Utility, select WPA2- 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 on page 13. 12 WPA/WPA2 Go to use...
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... LAN 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. Wireless LAN SSID Data encryption TCP/IP setting Wired LAN TCP/IP setting Inactive BJNPSETUP Inactive Obtain an IP...
... LAN 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. Wireless LAN SSID Data encryption TCP/IP setting Wired LAN TCP/IP setting Inactive BJNPSETUP Inactive Obtain an IP...
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... the installation location and a microwave oven, refrigerator, etc. so that its manufacturer. Check 3 Are the access point and machine installed 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 manual supplied with the computer and...
... the installation location and a microwave oven, refrigerator, etc. so that its manufacturer. Check 3 Are the access point and machine installed 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 manual supplied with the computer and...
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...is attempting to access the network. Check 6 When using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Change wireless/wired > Wireless LAN active to the manual supplied with the router or contact its manufacturer. Perform setup by following the procedures in "Wired Setup" and onward in ...cables of the printer and computer connected to the LAN side of the router? • For details on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is not lit, use computers connected to the WAN side of your security software active? If the Ethernet cable is connected to ...
...is attempting to access the network. Check 6 When using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Change wireless/wired > Wireless LAN active to the manual supplied with the router or contact its manufacturer. Perform setup by following the procedures in "Wired Setup" and onward in ...cables of the printer and computer connected to the LAN side of the router? • For details on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is not lit, use computers connected to the WAN side of your security software active? If the Ethernet cable is connected to ...
MG8120 series Getting Started
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... the Print Head 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 Install the Software (Network Connection P.35 Install... 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 Print Head 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 Install the Software (Network Connection P.35 Install... 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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Wireless Connection Wired Connection Access point or wireless router A commercial access point or router that supports IEEE802.11b/g/n is required. Ethernet cable A commercial network device (router, etc.) and Ethernet cable are required depending on the connection method. ■ Devices Required for Wireless/Wired Connection When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following devices are required. 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. Ethernet cable A commercial network device (router, etc.) and Ethernet cable are required depending on the connection method. ■ Devices Required for Wireless/Wired Connection When using the machine over a wireless/wired connection, the following devices are required. Router, etc.
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..., etc.). If Your Device Supports Wired Connection Check if it is uncertain whether your device (access point, router, etc.) supports wireless connection or wired connection, refer to the manual supplied with the device, or contact its manufacturer. Select Connection Method 6 Intended Use...to computers without using cables. • Want to use from multiple computers. If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection Check if it supports IEEE802.11b/g/n. Connection Method USB Connection Wireless Connection Go to "9 Wired Setup" on page 24. • Want to use from multiple ...
..., etc.). If Your Device Supports Wired Connection Check if it is uncertain whether your device (access point, router, etc.) supports wireless connection or wired connection, refer to the manual supplied with the device, or contact its manufacturer. Select Connection Method 6 Intended Use...to computers without using cables. • Want to use from multiple computers. If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection Check if it supports IEEE802.11b/g/n. Connection Method USB Connection Wireless Connection Go to "9 Wired Setup" on page 24. • Want to use from multiple ...
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...• Place the machine and computer on the same network segment. An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless and wired connection at the same time. • If an error message appears or if you connect to a network that the computer and access point... or router is connected. Wireless Setup 8 Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of the network ...
...• Place the machine and computer on the same network segment. An "Ad-hoc connection," which establishes a direct connection to the computer over a wireless and wired connection at the same time. • If an error message appears or if you connect to a network that the computer and access point... or router is connected. Wireless Setup 8 Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of the network ...
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... you must gather the information below which can configure wireless connection settings by using Windows 7/Windows Vista and have a USB flash drive You can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary). If so, Go to "Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on .... For details, refer to the manual of this page. Before you continue, you choose one of 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 point. □ If you are unable to...
... you must gather the information below which can configure wireless connection settings by using Windows 7/Windows Vista and have a USB flash drive You can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary). If so, Go to "Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on .... For details, refer to the manual of this page. Before you continue, you choose one of 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 point. □ If you are unable to...