The Machine Cannot Be Detected In The Wireless Lan - Canon MG2900 Series Manual

The Machine Cannot Be Detected in the Wireless LAN

Make sure that the machine is turned on.
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Make sure that the Wi-Fi lamp is lit on the operation panel of the machine.
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If the Wi-Fi lamp is off, the wireless LAN is disabled. Follow the procedure below to enable the wireless LAN.
1. Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 18 times.
2. Release the Stop button.
3. Press the Color button.
Wireless LAN is enabled and the Wi-Fi lamp is lit.
When the machine is connected to the computer temporarily using a USB
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cable, make sure that the USB cable is connected properly.
When you set up the wireless LAN connection or change the wireless LAN settings using IJ Network Tool
through USB connection, make sure that the machine is connected to the computer with a USB cable securely.
Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB Cable
Make sure that the machine setup is completed.
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If not, perform setup according to the instructions on our website.
When using IJ Network Tool, click Update to search for the machine again.
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Canon IJ Network Tool Screen
Make sure that the network settings in the machine are identical with those of
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the access point.
Refer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer to check the access
point settings, and then modify the machine settings.
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Make sure that there is no obstruction.
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Wireless communication between different rooms or floors is generally poor. Adjust the location of the devices.
Make sure that the machine is not placed far away from the access point.
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The access point is located indoors within the effective range for wireless communication. Locate the machine
within 164 ft. / 50 m from the access point.
Make sure that there is no source of radio wave interference in your vicinity.
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If a device (e.g. microwave oven) using the same frequency bandwidth as the wireless station is placed nearby,
the device may cause interference. Place the wireless station as far away from the interference source as
possible.
Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct.
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Make sure that the computer can communicate with the access point over the wireless LAN.
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