Canon imageCLASS MF5950dw Settings Manual

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ireless LAN Setting Guide
Setting the
XXXXXX
wireless LAN
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P.1-1
For procedures other
than printer installation
and wireless LAN setup,
please refer to the
[Starter Guide].
Read this guide before setting up the wireless LAN
This guide describes the wireless LAN setup procedure and
problems encountered during the configuration.
After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for
future reference.
Starter Guide
Troubleshooting
P.2-1

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  • Page 1 ireless LAN Setting Guide Setting the XXXXXX Troubleshooting wireless LAN XXXXXXXXX P.1-1 P.2-1 Starter Guide For procedures other than printer installation and wireless LAN setup, please refer to the [Starter Guide]. Read this guide before setting up the wireless LAN This guide describes the wireless LAN setup procedure and problems encountered during the configuration.
  • Page 3: Step1 Checking Before The Setup

    Setting the wireless LAN Step1 Checking Before the Setup The setup of the computer and wireless LAN/access point should be completed. If they are not set up, you will not be able to use the machine on the wireless LAN network even if you perform the following steps. For more information, see the instruction manual for the network device you are using, or contact the networking device manufacturer.
  • Page 4: Step2 Switching The Connection Method To Wireless Lan

    Setting the wireless LAN Step2 Switching the Connection Method to Wireless LAN When the check described on the previous page is completed, switch the connection method to wireless LAN using this machine. Press [ ] or [ ] to select, and press [OK]. Press [ ] (Menu).
  • Page 5 Setting the wireless LAN Step3 Selecting a Method for Setting the Wireless LAN Two methods are provided for connecting to the wireless LAN or access point, connecting using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function or connecting manually. Proceed to “Step4-B Setting the Access Point Manually and Connecting, ”...
  • Page 6 Setting the wireless LAN Step4-A Setting the Machine Using the WPS (Push Button Mode) Follow this procedure only if you selected “ Step4-A Setting the Machine Using the WPS (Push Button Mode)” on the previous page. Make sure the procedure “Step2 Switching the Press [ ] or [ ] to select, and press [OK].
  • Page 7 Setting the wireless LAN Check that the Wi-Fi indicator is blinking. Wait until the machine retrieves the IP address automatically (approx. 2 minutes). When the wireless LAN or access point is detected, the WiFi indicator blinks. If you want to set the IP address manually, see the following.
  • Page 8 * It is also possible that it is marked encryption key, WEP key, WPA/WPA2 passphrase, PSK or pre-shared key. perform settings. Checking SSID or Network Key You can check SSID or the network key using “Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant” in the User Software CD-ROM that is supplied with the machine. Press [ ] or [ ] to select, and press [OK].
  • Page 9: Network Key

    Setting the wireless LAN Press [ ] or [ ] to select the access point you Enter the network key that you wrote down in step 2. wrote down in step 2, and then press [OK] .  ASCII text If multiple matched SSIDs are displayed, select the ID that WEP Key (5 Char.)
  • Page 10 Setting the wireless LAN Press [ ] to select, and press [OK]. If an Error Message Appears Press [OK] to close the screen, check if the network Do you want to key is correct, and follow the procedure from Step connect with new again.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes the causes and solutions for the problems occurred during wireless LAN settings. To set and operate the wireless LAN router or access points Please read the instruction manual for the wireless LAN router or access point, or contact the manufacturer of the wireless LAN router/access point.
  • Page 12: When An Error Message Appears

    Troubleshooting When an Error Message Appears “Cannot fi nd access point.”  WPS – When specifying the settings in push button mode When searching for an access point, the WPS button on the wireless LAN router or access point was not pressed within 2 minutes. Specify the settings again.
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting ”Wireless connection failed.” An error occurred on the machine while specifying the settings, resulting in a communication failure. Turn the machine OFF and ON, then set the machine again. Proceed to “Step4-A Setting the Machine Using the WPS (Push Button Mode), ” on p.1-4. Proceed to “Step4-B Setting the Access Point Manually and Connecting, ”...
  • Page 14: If Problems Occur

    Troubleshooting If Problems Occur The SSID of the wireless LAN router or access point is not displayed in the list of access points. The SSID of the wireless LAN router or access point that you wrote down in P.1-7 is incorrect. Check the wireless LAN or access point’s SSID.
  • Page 15 Troubleshooting The Remote UI is not displayed. The machine’s IP address is not set correctly. Enable the DHCP function for the wireless LAN router or access point, and specify the setting again. Proceed to “Step4-A Setting the Machine Using the WPS (Push Button Mode), ” on p.1-4. Proceed to “Step4-B Setting the Access Point Manually and Connecting, ”...
  • Page 16: Checking Network Connections

    Troubleshooting Checking Network Connections Check the following items to make sure that the machine is ready to be connected to a network. Check the status of the computer to make sure that it is ready to be connected to a network. Have the settings for the computer, the wireless LAN router, or access point been completed? Check Is the power cable or network cables for the wireless LAN router or access point disconnected?
  • Page 17 Troubleshooting Did you change the wireless LAN routers or access points security settings? If the following is the case, specify the settings manually. e-manual “Network Setting” - “Basic Network Setting”- “Connecting to Wireless LAN” - “Setting by Manually Entering SSID” ...
  • Page 18 Appendix Checking the Wireless LAN Setting is Completed Press [ ] (Status Monitor/Cancel). Enter http://<IP address of the machine>/ in the address field, and then press the [ENTER] key on your keyboard. Select with [ ] and [ ], and then press [OK]. The <IP address of the machine>...
  • Page 19 Appendix Checking SSID or Network Key for a Wireless LAN Router/Access Point You can check the SSID or the network key using “Canon The Wireless LAN or access point’s information will be MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant. ” displayed. Write down the information (indicated in frames) * “Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant”...
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