Canon MF4570dw User Manual

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Installing Your WiFi capable

imageCLASS Product

to Your Network for the First

Time

imageCLASS MF4570dw

Windows OS

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Installing Your WiFi capable imageCLASS Product

to Your Network for the First

Windows OS

Before adding the machine to a wireless LAN 3 Connection procedure 4 Switching the connection method to wireless LAN 5 Selecting a method for setting the wireless LAN 8

Configuring using WPS 9 Configuring Manually 20

Required Information 22

Using the Wireless Setup Assistant 23 Checking the IP Address 47 Installing MF Drivers and MF Toolbox 49

imageCLASS MF4570dw

Before adding the machine to a wireless LAN

Check to make sure that the setup of the computer and wireless LAN or access point are complete.

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.

• The structure of your computer or networked device, the existence of

router functions, setting methods and security settings vary depending on your environment.

• For more information, see the instructions manual provided with the

network device you are using, or contact the manufacturer.

• This machine does not support “ad hoc connection” for direct wireless

connection with computers.

• Always provide a wireless LAN router or access point.

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Precautions when connecting to a wireless LAN

• The configuration of your computer or networked device, as well as the

router functions, setting methods and security settings, vary depending on your environment.

• You can connect the machine to wireless LANs or wired LANs, but you

cannot use both at the same time. When using a wireless LAN connection, do not connect a LAN cable to the machine. This may cause malfunctions.

• If using the machine in your office, consult with your network administrator.

Connection procedure

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Once you have finished checking, connect the machine to the wireless LAN

The diagram below shows the primary steps in connecting your imageCLASS device to the wireless LAN.

Switching the connection Method to Wireless LAN

1. Press [ ] (Menu).

2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].

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The next screen is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. It is not necessary to turn OFF/ON the main power of the machine here. It will be done on Step 5.

Switching the connection Method to Wireless LAN

3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <Select Wired/Wireless LAN> , and then press [OK].

4. Select <Wireless LAN> using [ ] or [ ], and then press [OK].

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Switching the connection Method to Wireless LAN

5. Turn the machine OFF/ON when the following screen disappears.

It is necessary to turn the machine OFF/ON to activate the settings. Turn OFF the machine and wait for at least 10 seconds before turning it back ON.

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Selecting a method for setting the wireless

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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. Select the appropriate setting method after checking the following function on the wireless LAN or access point you are using.

Configuring with WPS Features(Recommended Method)

Check whether the box or body of the wireless LAN router or access points that you are using supports the WPS function. As an example, a symbol such as show below can be seen on the shipping box or machine.

This supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). If you are not sure if WPS is supported, contact the wireless LAN router or access point manufacturer.

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Configuring Manually

Manually configure the settings for wireless LAN routers and/or access points which do not support WPS.

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Configuring with WPS Features

Is there a WPS button?

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YES

Connect using “WPS Push Button Mode.”

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Set the machine’s PIN code using “WPS PIN Code Mode” that is entered manually from the computer to the wireless LAN router or access point.

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Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button Mode)

1. Press [ ] (Menu).

2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <Network Settings> , and then press [OK].

The next screen is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. You do not need to turn the machine OFF/ON in this step.

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Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button Mode)

3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <Wireless LAN Settings>, and then press [OK].

4. Press [OK].

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5. Press [ ] or [ ]to select <WPS Push Button Mode>, and press [OK]

Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button Mode)

6. Press [ ] to select <Yes>, and press [OK].

7. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the WPS button on the wireless LAN router or access point.

*The amount of time you must hold down the WPS button will depend on the wireless LAN router or access

point you are using. Please refer to the instruction manual for wireless LAN router or access point.

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* If <Cannot find access point.> appears, press [OK] to close the screen, and follow the procedure from Step 5.

Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button Mode)

8. Make sure the WiFi indicator blinks.

When the wireless LAN router or access point is detected, the Wi-Fi indicator blinks.

The screen below is displayed for approximately 2 seconds, and then the Wi-Fi indicator lights up.

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*If an error message appears, press [OK] to close the screen and follow the procedure again from Step 5

Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button Mode)

9. Wait until the machine sets the IP address automatically (approx. 2 min).

The machine sets the IP address automatically and connects to the network. When the next screen is displayed, click [OK].

If you want to set the IP address manually, see the following.

•e-Manual “Setting the IP Address (IPv4)

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e-Manual “Setting the IP Address (IPv6)

Automatic obtaining of the IP address (Auto IP)

By default, <DHCP> and <Auto IP> are enabled Even if you do not set the IP address manually, this machine can obtain it automatically.

•Even if you do not have a dedicated device such as a DHCP server, the IP address is obtained automatically.

•The <DHCP> setting is prioritized over <Auto IP>

When your computer is set to a static IP address, assign a static IP address to the machine manually.

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Next, Checking the IP address

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Configuring with WPS Features (Pin Code Mode)

Enter the PIN code generated by the machine to wireless LAN routers and/or access points for connection.

1. Press [ ] (Menu).

2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].

3. Press[ ] or [ ] to select <Wireless LAN Settings>, and then press [OK].

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Configuring with WPS Features (Pin Code Mode)

4. Press [OK].

5. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <WPS PIN Code Mode>, and then press [OK].

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6. Press [ ] to select <Yes>, and then press [OK].

Configuring with WPS Features (Pin Code Mode)

7. Within 10 Minutes, use the computer to enter the PIN code displayed on the screen into the wireless LAN router or access point.

*For PIN code entry methods, see the instruction manual provided with the wireless LAN router or access point you are using.

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*If “Cannot find Access Point” appears, press [OK] to close the screen and follow the procedure from Step 5.

Configuring with WPS Features (Pin Code Mode)

8. Make sure the WiFi indicator blinks.

When the wireless LAN router or access point is detected, the Wi-Fi indicator blinks.

The next screen is displayed for approximately 2 seconds, and then the Wi-Fi indicator lights.

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*If an error message appears, press [OK] to close the screen and follow the procedure again from Step 5

Configuring with WPS Features (Pin Code Mode)

9. Wait until the machine sets the IP address automatically (approx. 2 min).

The machine sets the IP address automatically and connects to the network.

If you want to set the IP address manually, see the following.

•e-Manual “Setting the IP Address (IPv4)

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e-Manual “Setting the IP Address (IPv6)

Automatic obtaining of the IP address (Auto IP)

By default, <DHCP> and <Auto IP> are enabled Even if you do not set the IP address manually, this machine can obtain it automatically.

•Even if you do not have a dedicated device such as a DHCP server, the IP address is obtained automatically.

•The <DHCP> setting is prioritized over <Auto IP>

When your computer is set to a static IP address, assign a static IP address to the machine manually.

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Next, Checking the IP address

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