Check 3: Cannot Find Machine On Check Printer Settings Screen During Wireless Lan Setup - Canon MB5100 Series Online Manual

Check 3: Cannot Find Machine on Check Printer Settings Screen
During Wireless LAN Setup
Is printer connected to wireless router?
Use the icon on the touch screen to make sure the printer is connected to the wireless router.
If icon is displayed:
• Checking wireless router location
After checking the wireless router setting, make sure the printer is not placed far away from the
wireless router.
The printer can be up to 50 m (164 ft) from the wireless router indoors. Make sure the printer is close
enough to the wireless router to be used.
Place the wireless router and printer where there are no obstacles between them. Wireless
communication between different rooms or floors is generally poor. Wireless communication can be
impeded by building materials containing metal or concrete. If the printer cannot communicate with
the computer over a wireless LAN due to a wall, place the printer and the computer in the same room.
In addition, if a device like a microwave oven that emits radio waves of the same frequency bandwidth
as a wireless router is nearby, it may cause interference. Place the wireless router as far away from
interference sources as possible.
• Checking wireless router settings
The printer and wireless router should be connected using 2.4 GHz bandwidth. Make sure the
wireless router for the printer's destination is configured to use 2.4 GHz bandwidth.
Check the SSID of the wireless router for the printer on the touch screen.
Tap the icon on the lower left and select See settings.
For more on the wireless router, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the wireless router or
contact its manufacturer.
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