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Question posted by dwilli2954 on February 1st, 2016

How Did I Connect My Tablet To Printer When Access Point Is Required?

how do I place printer in access point mode to connect tablet?

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on February 2nd, 2016 3:58 PM

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Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 2

... The device may encounter when setting up a network, and the possible causes and solutions. P.7 The Machine is Not Displayed (Detected) P.7 Check Printer Settings dialog box is Displayed Failed to connect to the access point. Screens are enabled. is Displayed P.8 P.10 P.10 P.10 P.10 P.10 P.11 P.13 P.14 P.15 is Displayed Specifying the Machine's IP...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 3

... "ANY" SSID, etc.) disabled or is not supported on how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point again. Check 3 Is SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) or disable the stealth mode, then touch the left FUNCTION button (A) on other wireless devices. • MAC address A unique number assigned to each...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 4

... machine. • For details on how to change the WEP key number of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. Access point was not detected. Failed to connect to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. • For details on how to check MAC address. ENGLISH...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 5

... to each network device. Glossary • DHCP function A function to automatically 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. When you have only one access point Select Use one AccessPoint only, then select the MAC address of the...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 6

... 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. ENGLISH The directly entered access point was not detected. Check 1 Is the entered access point name/network name (SSID) correct...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 7

... A unique number assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network. • DHCP function A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to identify the specific access point. Check 1 Make sure that the DHCP function of the access point is Displayed Check The message appears when an IP address...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 8

... sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 of the machine, refer to configure WPS settings of "Connection Checklist" on how to check the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. • For the procedure to "Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" in the...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 9

... IP addresses. • 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. Activate the DHCP function of the network device, then...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 10

... 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. ENGLISH Check 2 Is the machine connected to a network? • To confirm...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 11

...screen keyboard shown above is assigned to use. • Four character sets are displayed on the upper section (C) of the access point, refer to enter more characters. 4 After you enter all characters you need to restart your computer. • Search for...8226; IP address A numerical identification assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network. Follow the procedure below.

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 12

...below. 1 Use the { or } button to display Setup on the machine directly. 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,... touch the OK button. 3 Select Yes, then touch the OK button. • When wireless connection is enabled, the Wi-Fi lamp lights blue. 11

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 13

... alphabet correctly. WPA/WPA2 Go to operate only in IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n with TKIP set as an encryption standard, a connection cannot be established. Letters are not available for the access point, then touch the OK button. • Go to use, then touch the OK button. • When using IEEE802.11g. 3 Enter...

Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 16

... how to change the operating mode of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer. 15 Set the access point to the network? Install them in an open space where wireless communications are the computer and network device (router, access point, etc.) configured and can the computer connect to operate in an...

MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 5

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 ...

MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 20

...cables or via wireless communication. What 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...on page 24. • Want to use from multiple computers. • Want to connect to a computer with an Ethernet cable. The Internet and LAN are types of multiple computers and ...

MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 26

... party. • The machine cannot be used over a wireless connection without using an access point, is not supported. Wireless Setup 8 Before connecting the machine to the network, make sure that is not protected with the network connection, refer to the printed manual: Network Setup Troubleshooting. • Place the machine and computer on the same network segment...

MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 27

Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup ■ Check the Information for Wireless Connection In most cases, "Easy Setup" will be downloaded from the Canon support webpage (www.usa.canon.com/downloadlibrary). A password required to set to prevent unauthorized access to your access point or router. For details, refer to confirm if WPS is supported. For details on...

MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 29

Touch the center FUNCTION button (F) to switch character entry modes. • Enter upper and lower case letters of the above screens is not displayed, go to . If a connection still cannot be established, refer to the access point. appears, touch the OK button, make sure that the network key is correct, then touch the OK button...

MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 32

For details on page 35! 30 8 Wireless Setup Next, read "10 Install the Software (Network Connection)" on the WPS button pressing, refer to the manual of your access point. The Wi-Fi lamp (blue) flashes while searching for about 5 seconds), then touch the OK button on the machine within 2 minutes. When the above screen...

MG8120 series Getting Started - Page 41

...: The computer is connected to the access point. − Wired Connection: The machine is connected to on page 40. Registration (Macintosh) This section describes how 1 to your operating system for further installation instructions. Windows users: read "Information" on a Macintosh computer. When the Register Printer and Scanner screen appears, click Register Printer. □ Proceed to...