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... not detected. P.6 Instructions as notes for Macintosh users. is Displayed Problems during Network Setup Character Entry P.2 Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on Windows 7 Home Premium and Mac OS X v.10.6.x. P.7 Description for operation or additional explanations. is Displayed ...network is Displayed P.5 The following symbols are used in this manual depending on your problem and follow the solution. Description for wireless connection. is Displayed The device may not be able to connect to your network device (router, access point, etc.) or ...
... not detected. P.6 Instructions as notes for Macintosh users. is Displayed Problems during Network Setup Character Entry P.2 Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on Windows 7 Home Premium and Mac OS X v.10.6.x. P.7 Description for operation or additional explanations. is Displayed ...network is Displayed P.5 The following symbols are used in this manual depending on your problem and follow the solution. Description for wireless connection. is Displayed The device may not be able to connect to your network device (router, access point, etc.) or ...
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...SSID broadcast An access point's periodic transmission of a signal revealing its manufacturer. • For the procedure to configure settings of the machine, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check 2 A Turn off the access point, turn it back on, then touch the ...point or contact its SSID. • Stealth mode A function to prevent the SSID of the access point from appearing on other wireless devices. • MAC address A unique number assigned to each network device. • MAC address filtering A function to block access from unauthorized...
...SSID broadcast An access point's periodic transmission of a signal revealing its manufacturer. • For the procedure to configure settings of the machine, refer to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Check 2 A Turn off the access point, turn it back on, then touch the ...point or contact its SSID. • Stealth mode A function to prevent the SSID of the access point from appearing on other wireless devices. • MAC address A unique number assigned to each network device. • MAC address filtering A function to block access from unauthorized...
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.... • To check the MAC address of the machine, 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 of the access point in use? • For details on... access 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 check the WEP key of the access point, refer to...
.... • To check the MAC address of the machine, 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 of the access point in use? • For details on... access 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 check the WEP key of the access point, refer to...
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... 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 change the settings of the access point is set the communication standard to other devices... assigned to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Set the encryption standard to other than IEEE802.11n, then configure wireless LAN settings again. • For details on page 11. Check 5 Is TKIP set as a communication standard. Glossary • DHCP function...
... 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 change the settings of the access point is set the communication standard to other devices... assigned to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Set the encryption standard to other than IEEE802.11n, then configure wireless LAN settings again. • For details on page 11. Check 5 Is TKIP set as a communication standard. Glossary • DHCP function...
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...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 how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access...address 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. Check 2 Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the machine. • After ...
...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 how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access...address 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. Check 2 Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the machine. • After ...
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... on how to specify the IP address of the access point, refer to the network. Check 1 Make sure that the DHCP function of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to inactive DHCP function or incorrect network key. Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of the access point is... connect to the network is active. • For details on how to check the settings of the machine, refer 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.
... on how to specify the IP address of the access point, refer to the network. Check 1 Make sure that the DHCP function of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to inactive DHCP function or incorrect network key. Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of the access point is... connect to the network is active. • For details on how to check the settings of the machine, refer 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.
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... Displayed Check The message appears when an error occurs. Wait for a while, then configure the settings again. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that Connection is not connected to configure settings of "Connection Checklist" on page 15, then click Update (A). Multiple..., select Device settings > LAN settings > Confirm LAN settings > WLAN setting list or LAN setting list. If the machine is set to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. ENGLISH Problems during Software Installation WPS The Machine is Not Displayed (Detected) ...
... Displayed Check The message appears when an error occurs. Wait for a while, then configure the settings again. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that Connection is not connected to configure settings of "Connection Checklist" on page 15, then click Update (A). Multiple..., select Device settings > LAN settings > Confirm LAN settings > WLAN setting list or LAN setting list. If the machine is set to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. ENGLISH Problems during Software Installation WPS The Machine is Not Displayed (Detected) ...
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...8226; IP address filtering A function to allow or restrict access from network devices with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with specified IP...to the network. • Privacy separator feature A function to prevent communication between multiple wireless devices (such as computers and printers) connected to check IP address. Check 5 (* Wireless connection only) Is the privacy separator feature enabled on the access point? • ...
...8226; IP address filtering A function to allow or restrict access from network devices with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with specified IP...to the network. • Privacy separator feature A function to prevent communication between multiple wireless devices (such as computers and printers) connected to check IP address. Check 5 (* Wireless connection only) Is the privacy separator feature enabled on the access point? • ...
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... 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. If the machine is active. • For ...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. Disable the privacy separator feature. • For details on how to...
... 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. If the machine is active. • For ...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. Disable the privacy separator feature. • For details on how to...
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.... 2 Use the [ or ] button to select Other setup, then touch the OK button. 5 Select Advanced setup, then touch the OK 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 machine directly... { 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...
.... 2 Use the [ or ] button to select Other setup, then touch the OK button. 5 Select Advanced setup, then touch the OK 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 machine directly... { 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...
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... FUNCTION button. • 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 . Disable Go to on page 10. • Enter the...
... FUNCTION button. • 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 . Disable Go to on page 10. • Enter the...
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The 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...
The 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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... from the access point. If the machine is there a microwave oven, refrigerator, etc. nearby? 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 as few obstacles...
... from the access point. If the machine is there a microwave oven, refrigerator, etc. nearby? 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 as few obstacles...
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... to the Internet and corporate networks safely. 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. If the Ethernet cable is loose, connect it to the manual supplied... 7 Is wired LAN enabled? Check 8 Is the firewall function of the router? • For details on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is not lit, use computers connected to access the network. If the Ethernet cable is connected to the WAN side of the router...
... to the Internet and corporate networks safely. 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. If the Ethernet cable is loose, connect it to the manual supplied... 7 Is wired LAN enabled? Check 8 Is the firewall function of the router? • For details on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is not lit, use computers connected to access the network. If the Ethernet cable is connected to the WAN side of the router...
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...
... 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...
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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 computers without using cables. • Want to "7 Install the Software (USB Connection)" on page 19. Connection Method USB Connection Wireless Connection Go to use from multiple computers. If Your Device Supports Wired Connection Check if it supports IEEE802.11b/g/n. A type of network that... connects computers to a computer with the device, or contact its manufacturer. Go to "8 Wireless Setup" on page 24. • Want to use from multiple computers. • Want to connect to each other within a limited area (...
... to computers without using cables. • Want to "7 Install the Software (USB Connection)" on page 19. Connection Method USB Connection Wireless Connection Go to use from multiple computers. If Your Device Supports Wired Connection Check if it supports IEEE802.11b/g/n. A type of network that... connects computers to a computer with the device, or contact its manufacturer. Go to "8 Wireless Setup" on page 24. • Want to use from multiple computers. • Want to connect to each other within a limited area (...
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... • 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 network, make sure that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of the ...depending on your personal information 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 you have trouble with the network connection, refer to the...
... • 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 network, make sure that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of the ...depending on your personal information 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 you have trouble with the network connection, refer to the...
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For details on WPS, refer to the manual 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 or router manual to the information located..., refer to the manual of your access point or router supports WPS The wireless connection can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary). An identifier to identify the specific access point. * Also referred to "Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now)" on the above. For your convenience,...
For details on WPS, refer to the manual 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 or router manual to the information located..., refer to the manual of your access point or router supports WPS The wireless connection can be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary). An identifier to identify the specific access point. * Also referred to "Wireless Setup Using WCN (Windows Connect Now)" on the above. For your convenience,...