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Question posted by brucedigg on August 18th, 2014

Canon Mx420 Will Not Connect To Wep

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Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 2

.... is Displayed P.8 P.10 P.10 P.10 P.10 P.10 P.11 P.14 P.14 P.15  ENGLISH is Displayed Failed to connect to your network device (router, access point, etc.) or application software. P.7 The Machine is Not Displayed (Detected) P.7 Check Printer Settings dialog box is Displayed Multiple access points with the same name exist. Find a description related...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 3

...Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. To establish a connection without changing the access point settings, refer to identify the specific access point. Problems ...set as a security protocol (encryption standard) on the machine. Check 3 Is SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) or disable the stealth mode, then press the left FUNCTION button...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 4

... of the access point, refer to the access point. is Displayed Check Check 1 Is WEP key number 2, 3 or 4 of the access point in 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 settings...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 5

... Machine" on page 11. If the encryption standard of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand. Set the encryption standard to other than IEEE802...assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other than TKIP or set the communication standard to other devices connected to the network. • MAC address A unique ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 6

... point name/network name (SSID) is found by the entered access point name/network name (SSID). Check 2 Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3 and 4 of "Connection Checklist" on page 15. • After that , press the OK button, then proceed with the setup from in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 7

...Displayed Check The message appears when an IP address was not obtained automatically after selecting "WEP" as the security protocol for a while, then configure the settings again. Check ... to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to be able to connect to the network is active, the network key needs to the network...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 8

... (B), click Next (C), then click Wireless LAN Setup Information on the Check Printer Settings dialog box to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. If the machine is Not Displayed (Detected) Check A A B C B C Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that does not support WPS, configure settings manually. For the procedure...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 9

.... • DHCP function A function to automatically assign required information (IP 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. Check 3 Is the IP filtering feature enabled on the network...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 10

...function to automatically assign required information (IP 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 Active. If the machine is set to an access point.  Activate...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 11

... case ABC and lower case abc. 2 Enter characters using the Numeric buttons (A). Glossary • IP address A numerical identification assigned to each computer or network device connected to use. • Three character entry modes (numeric, upper case and lower case) are assigned to each key. Follow the procedure below. A C D B 1 Press the button...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 12

...Directly on the Machine Action Enter the access point name/network name (SSID) and security setting (WEP, WPA, etc.) on the right of the target position using the [ or ] button,...8226; To delete a character, move the cursor to select Yes, then press the OK button. • When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp lights blue. 4 Select Other setup, then press the OK button. 11 Button 1...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 13

... point name/network name (SSID) using IEEE802.11g. 12 WPA/WPA2 Go to on page 13. • When WEP 40 bit or WEP 128 bit is selected in AirPort Utility (AirPort Admin Utility), select WEP. • When WEP (Transitional Security Network) is established using the Numeric buttons, then press the OK button. on page...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 14

Selecting other key numbers will disable the connection between the machine and AirPort. Go to . 10-B WPA/WPA2 1 Enter the network key using the ...correct, then press the OK button. WPA/WPA2 Disable 2 Enter the network key using AirPort, select WEP key 1 in the screen. ENGLISH 10-A WEP 1 Select the WEP key number you want to use, then press the OK button. • When using the Numeric ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 17

...using a router, are the Ethernet 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, press the Setup button, then..., or restricts unauthorized access to the LAN side. If the Ethernet cable is connected to the WAN side of your security software active? Perform setup by following the...
MX420 series Getting Started - Page 57

...IEEE802.11b *5 *1 A computer that complies with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum. Security: WEP (64/128 bits) WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES) WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) Setup: WCN (WCN....1 chart for US specifications and Canon FAX Standard chart No.1 for printing only. *5 Setup possible through Easy setup, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or WCN (Windows Connect Now). Specifications 17 General Specifications ...
Quick Guide - Page 8

... using Mac OS X v10.8. Read the displayed license agreement, then click I Agree. 3. You can download My Image Garden from the Canon website. Internet connection is required depending on your scanner or printer. Internet connection fees apply. • In this guide, descriptions are mainly based on the screens displayed when using Image Display for products...
Quick Guide - Page 23

... a menu containing the following commands. Start Starts the selected application, opens the selected manual, or accesses the Canon website. In addition, control-click a function icon to the Shortcut Menu. (3) Model Name Area The printer/scanner model name registered in the Preferences dialog is displayed. The model name display format varies depending on...
Quick Guide - Page 29

... Displays the scanner model name. from the Canon Quick Menu. Click to display a list of Quick Menu compatible scanners installed on your computer. 29 Select the printer you want to display a list of Quick Menu compatible printers installed on your computer. Preferences Dialog You can register a printer/scanner model, region, etc. Click to use...
Quick Guide - Page 30

... the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY user registration. Note Changes are applied when you can check the update information. 30 You can set the Region and Country or Region. Click the icon to your machine supports network connection, the scanner may appear for USB connection and network connection separately. In that case, select one inkjet printer is...
Quick Guide - Page 32

... your computer while installing the driver. The printer/scanner was not connected to install the printer/scanner driver. The printer/scanner driver installation may not be complete in the following cases. • A Quick Menu compatible printer/scanner driver is not installed on how to your computer. • The printer/scanner driver installation is not complete. Make...

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