Canon MG7120WT User Manual
PIXMA MG7100
Setup Guide
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Setup Guide
This guide provides information for setting up a network connection for the printer.
Network Connection
Wireless Connection
Preparation for Connection
Printer Setup
Setup Procedure Selection
Push Button Method
Standard setup
WPS
Other setup (Advanced setup)
Disable
WEP
WPA/WPA2
Wired Connection
Preparation for Connection
Cable Connection
Printer Setup
Character Entry
Troubleshooting
Network Connection
Wireless Connection
Preparation for Connection
a
Before Starting Wireless Connection Setup
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
If the power is on, the (white) POWER lamp (A) will be lit.
Notes on Wireless Connection
Make sure that the computer is connected to the access point (A) (or wireless network router) you want to connect your
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printer to. For details on how to check the settings, refer to the manual supplied with the router or contact its manufacturer.
The conguration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your
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system environment. For details, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.
Check if your device supports IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b.
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If your device is set to the "IEEE802.11n only" mode, WEP or TKIP cannot be used as a security protocol. Change the
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security protocol for your device to something other than WEP and TKIP or change the setting to something other than
"IEEE802.11n only."
For ofce use, consult your network administrator.
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Take added care when connecting to a network that is not protected with security measures, as there is a risk of disclosing
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data such as your personal information to a third party.
This printer cannot be used over wireless and wired connections at the same time.
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Printer Setup
b
1. If the HOME button (A) on the printer is lit, touch the HOME button.
2. Flick the screen left or right, then tap the WLAN icon.
3. Tap Wireless LAN setup.
The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp (A) lights up when wireless connection is enabled.
Setup Procedure Selection
c
The printer will automatically search for compatible access points.
* If the Push Button Method screen is displayed on the printer
When you are unsure if your access point or router supports this technology, tap To other connection
methods.
Proceed to the screen for Standard setup.
Push Button Method → d-A Select the most suitable connection method from the following.
Standard setup → d-B
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Connect to Access Point by entering the Network Password
WPS → d-C
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Connect to WPS-compatible Access Point
Other setup (Advanced setup) → d-D
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Connecting to the Network by Entering the Access Point's Settings
Directly on the Printer
When using WEP key number 2, 3 or 4, select "Advanced setup".
-A Push Button Method
d
Connection Using WPS
d
1. Tap Start setup on the printer.
2. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.
For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.
3. Tap OK on the printer within 2 minutes.
The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.
4. When the left screen appears, tap OK.
The network connection setup is now complete.
-B Standard setup
d
Connection via Standard setup
d
1. Tap Standard setup.
2. Tap your access point.
3. One of the screens below will be displayed on the printer.
4. Tap the screen.
5. Enter the network password (WEP key or passphrase).
Character entry is case-sensitive.
6. Tap Apply.
7. Make sure that the network password is correct.
Character entry is case-sensitive.
8. Tap OK.
9. When the left screen appears, tap OK.
The network connection setup is now complete.
-C WPS
d
Connection Using WPS
d
1. Tap WPS.
2. Tap Push button method.
3. Tap OK.
4. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.
For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.
5. Tap OK on the printer within 2 minutes.
The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.
6. When the left screen appears, tap OK.
The network connection setup is now complete.
-D Other setup (Advanced setup)
d
Connection via
d
1. Tap Other setup.
2. Tap Advanced setup.
3. Tap your access point.
4. Tap the security protocol used by the access point.
Advanced setup
Disable
5. When the left screen appears, tap OK.
The network connection setup is now complete.
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