Canon MF8380CDW User Manual

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Getting Your WiFi capable

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Back On Your Network After A

Router Or Network Change

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Windows OS

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Getting Your WiFi capable imageCLASS Product

Back On Your Network After A Router Or Network

Change

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Windows OS

Before adding the machine to a wireless LAN 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

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If any of the following situations exist

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You have replaced your Router or Access Point

• You want to use a different wireless network

• Router settings have been changed.

Please complete the following steps to apply the new configuration settings to your multifunction.

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 steps outlined in this document:

• 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.

Switching the connection Method to Wireless LAN

1. Press [ ] (Menu).

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2. Select <Network Settings> with [ ] and [ ], and then press [OK].

Switching the connection Method to Wireless LAN

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

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

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

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 connecting to the

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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. 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)

When your wireless LAN routers and/or access point support WPS(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) features, you can connect to the machine by using push button or PIN code system. * If you don’t know whether your wireless LAN routers/access points support WPS features, see instruction manuals provided with the device, or contact your manufacturer.

This logo should appear on your router if it is WPS compatible.

Click Here

Configuring Manually

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

Click Here

Configuring with WPS Features

Is there a WPS button?

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YES

Connect using “WPS Push Button Mode.”

Click Here

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.

Click Here

Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button Mode)

1. Press [ ] (Menu).

2. Select <Network Settings> with [ ] or [ ] , and then press [OK].

The screen below is displayed for approximately 5 seconds. (You do not need to turn the machine

OFF/ON in this step.

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

Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button Mode)

4. Press [OK].

5. Select <WPS Push Button Mode> using [ ] or [ ], and press [OK].

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

Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button Mode)

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 again from Step

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 will remain solidly lit.

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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 imageCLASS device 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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