Network Setup Troubleshooting
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...directly entered access point was not detected. is Displayed Multiple access points with the same name exist. P.7 Description for wireless connection. Screens are enabled. Reference Information Problems during Software Installation Description for your problem and follow the solution. is Displayed... The Machine is Displayed Connection failed. is Not Detected after setup, refer to your problem or if you may not be able to connect to the network is Displayed Problems during Network Setup Character Entry P.2 Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on ...
...directly entered access point was not detected. is Displayed Multiple access points with the same name exist. P.7 Description for wireless connection. Screens are enabled. Reference Information Problems during Software Installation Description for your problem and follow the solution. is Displayed... The Machine is Displayed Connection failed. is Not Detected after setup, refer to your problem or if you may not be able to connect to the network is Displayed Problems during Network Setup Character Entry P.2 Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... point or contact its SSID. • Stealth mode A function to prevent the SSID of the access point from unauthorized wireless devices by saving the MAC addresses of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand. To establish a connection without changing the access point settings, refer to "Entering the Access Point...
... point or contact its SSID. • Stealth mode A function to prevent the SSID of the access point from unauthorized wireless devices by saving the MAC addresses of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand. To establish a connection without changing the access point settings, refer to "Entering the Access Point...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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...key number 1 of the access point, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the machine, use the { or } button to display Setup on ... 2, 3 or 4 of the access point in use? • For details on page 11. Failed to connect to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Check 4 Is the MAC address filtering enabled... or contact its manufacturer. • For details on how to select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the machine directly. • For details on how to check the settings of the access...
...key number 1 of the access point, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the machine, use the { or } button to display Setup on ... 2, 3 or 4 of the access point in use? • For details on page 11. Failed to connect to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Check 4 Is the MAC address filtering enabled... or contact its manufacturer. • For details on how to select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the machine directly. • For details on how to check the settings of the access...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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...automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other than IEEE802.11n, then configure wireless LAN settings again. • For details on how to check the MAC address of the access point, refer... 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 how to change the settings...than TKIP or set the communication standard to other devices connected to each network device. When using IEEE802.11n standard only?
...automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other than IEEE802.11n, then configure wireless LAN settings again. • For details on how to check the MAC address of the access point, refer... 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 how to change the settings...than TKIP or set the communication standard to other devices connected to each network device. When using IEEE802.11n standard only?
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...contact its manufacturer. Check 4 Is the MAC address filtering enabled on the access point? • For details on how to check the settings of "Connection Checklist" on page 15. • After that , touch the OK button, then proceed with the access point or contact its manufacturer. • To...to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, refer to the manual supplied 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,...
...contact its manufacturer. Check 4 Is the MAC address filtering enabled on the access point? • For details on how to check the settings of "Connection Checklist" on page 15. • After that , touch the OK button, then proceed with the access point or contact its manufacturer. • To...to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, refer to the manual supplied 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,...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) 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... A 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 how to specify the IP address of the access point, refer to the...
Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) 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... A 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 how to specify the IP address of the access point, refer to the...
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...For the procedure to configure WPS settings of "Connection Checklist" on page 15, then click Update (A). For a wired connection, make sure that does not support WPS, configure settings manually. Connection failed. is not connected to "Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" ... when multiple access points are enabled. Multiple access points are detected. Check 2 Is the machine connected to a network? • To confirm the connection status, use the { or } button to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. • When using the {...
...For the procedure to configure WPS settings of "Connection Checklist" on page 15, then click Update (A). For a wired connection, make sure that does not support WPS, configure settings manually. Connection failed. is not connected to "Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" ... when multiple access points are enabled. Multiple access points are detected. Check 2 Is the machine connected to a network? • To confirm the connection status, use the { or } button to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. • When using the {...
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...the network 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, 3, 4, 5 and 8 of "Connection Checklist" on page 15, then click Back (A). Check 3 Is the IP filtering feature enabled on the network ...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 how to change the settings of the ...
...the network 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, 3, 4, 5 and 8 of "Connection Checklist" on page 15, then click Back (A). Check 3 Is the IP filtering feature enabled on the network ...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 how to change the settings of the ...
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... the access point or contact its manufacturer. Check 4 When obtaining an IP address automatically, make sure that Connection is set to Active. Check 5 (* Wireless connection only) Is the privacy separator feature enabled on the access point? • For details on how to...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. Activate the DHCP function of the network device...
... the access point or contact its manufacturer. Check 4 When obtaining an IP address automatically, make sure that Connection is set to Active. Check 5 (* Wireless connection only) Is the privacy separator feature enabled on the access point? • For details on how to...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. Activate the DHCP function of the network device...
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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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... on page WEP Go to on page 10. • Enter the same access point name/network name (SSID) as an encryption standard, a connection cannot be established. Disable Go to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. • Enter upper and lower case letters of.... • Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly. Change the encryption standard to something 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 use, then touch the OK button. •...
... on page WEP Go to on page 10. • Enter the same access point name/network name (SSID) as an encryption standard, a connection cannot be established. Disable Go to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. • Enter upper and lower case letters of.... • Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly. Change the encryption standard to something 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 use, then touch the OK button. •...
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... access point operating in an open space with the access point or contact its manufacturer. 15 Turn on ? ENGLISH Connection Checklist Check Check 1 Before connecting the machine, are possible? Configure the computer and network device. • For the procedures, refer to the manual... its manufacturer. Set the access point to operate 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 network device, or contact their manufacturers...
... access point operating in an open space with the access point or contact its manufacturer. 15 Turn on ? ENGLISH Connection Checklist Check Check 1 Before connecting the machine, are possible? Configure the computer and network device. • For the procedures, refer to the manual... its manufacturer. Set the access point to operate 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 network device, or contact their manufacturers...
Network Setup Troubleshooting
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... 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, use computers connected to the LAN side. Glossary • Firewall A system to use ...the { or } button to display Setup on the HOME screen and touch the right FUNCTION button, then using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Change wireless/wired > Wireless...
... 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, use computers connected to the LAN side. Glossary • Firewall A system to use ...the { or } button to display Setup on the HOME screen and touch the right FUNCTION button, then using the { } [ ] and OK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Change wireless/wired > Wireless...
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
MG8120 series Getting Started
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■ 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. 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.
MG8120 series Getting Started
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Connection Method USB Connection Wireless Connection Go to "7 Install the Software (USB Connection)" on page 32. A system to exchange information between computers by connecting them to each other with a USB cable. • Want to connect to computers without using cables. • Want to use from multiple computers. If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection Check if it supports simultaneous connection of multiple...
Connection Method USB Connection Wireless Connection Go to "7 Install the Software (USB Connection)" on page 32. A system to exchange information between computers by connecting them to each other with a USB cable. • Want to connect to computers without using cables. • Want to use from multiple computers. If Your Device Supports Wireless Connection Check if it supports simultaneous connection of multiple...
MG8120 series Getting Started
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... to a third party. • The machine cannot be used over a wireless connection without using an access point, is connected. Wireless Setup 8 Before connecting the machine to prepare an access point. 24 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...
... to a third party. • The machine cannot be used over a wireless connection without using an access point, is connected. Wireless Setup 8 Before connecting the machine to prepare an access point. 24 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...
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... An identifier to identify the specific access point. * Also referred to your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which will be used to connect the machine to as encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key. If so,...router supports WPS The wireless connection can be setup without gathering the information on how to check the following information, refer to the information located at the bottom of your convenience, you must gather the information below which can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www....
... An identifier to identify the specific access point. * Also referred to your network key by using the Canon PIXMA Wireless Setup Assistant or the instructions which will be used to connect the machine to as encryption key, WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase, Pre-Shared key. If so,...router supports WPS The wireless connection can be setup without gathering the information on how to check the following information, refer to the information located at the bottom of your convenience, you must gather the information below which can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www....
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.... • The access point names with 2-byte characters are not displayed properly, however, can be selected. 26 8 Wireless Setup 1 2 3 C A B 4 5 D Use the { or } button (A) to select Wireless LAN setup, then touch the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. Select Easy setup, then touch the OK button. Select Yes...
.... • The access point names with 2-byte characters are not displayed properly, however, can be selected. 26 8 Wireless Setup 1 2 3 C A B 4 5 D Use the { or } button (A) to select Wireless LAN setup, then touch the OK button. When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp (D) lights blue. Select Easy setup, then touch the OK button. Select Yes...