Canon PIXMA MX420 Network Setup Troubleshooting

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ENGLISHGlossaryA function to allow or restrict access from network devices with specified IP addresses.IP address filtering•A function to prevent communication between multiple wireless devices (such as computers andprinters) connected to an access point.Privacy separator feature•DHCP function•A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or otherdevices connected to the network.IP address•A numerical identification assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network.Is the IP filtering feature enabled on the network device (router, access point, etc.)?Check 3For details on how to check settings of the network device, refer to the manual supplied with thenetwork device or contact its manufacturer.•Set the network device to accept the IP address of the machine.For details on how to change settings of the network device, refer to the manual supplied with thenetwork device or contact its manufacturer.•To check the IP address of the machine, press the Setup button, then using the { } [ ] andOK buttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Confirm LAN settings > WLAN settinglist or LAN setting list to check IP address.•Is the privacy separator feature enabled on the access point?Disable the privacy separator feature.Check 5Check 4For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied withthe access point or contact its manufacturer.•For details on how to check the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with theaccess point or contact its manufacturer.•When obtaining an IP address automatically, make sure that the DHCP function of thenetwork device (router, access point, etc.) is active.For details on how to check settings of the network device, refer to the manual supplied with thenetwork device or contact its manufacturer.•Activate the DHCP function of the network device, then click Redetect (A).For details on how to change settings of the network device, refer to the manual supplied with thenetwork device or contact its manufacturer.•Is the machine connected to a network?To confirm the connection status, press the Setup button, then using the { } [ ] and OKbuttons, select Device settings > LAN settings > Confirm LAN settings > WLAN setting listor LAN setting list. Make sure that Connection is set to Active.•Check 2If the machine is not connected to a network, perform setup again by following theprocedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printedmanual: Getting Started.(* Wireless connection only)Click Wireless LAN Setup Information (B) on the Check Printer Settings dialog box to displaythe access point information stored on your computer. Refer to the information when configuringthe network setting for the machine. Wireless LAN Setup Information may not be displayed. (*Wireless connection only)•