Monitoring Wireless Network Status• For Mac OS:Monitoring Wireless Network StatusCheck5 Make sure you are using a valid channel.Usable wireless channels may be limited depending on wireless network device used by your computer. Seethe instruction manual provided with your computer or wireless network device to check usable wirelesschannels.Check6 Make sure computer network settings are correct.For more on connecting and setting up a network device, see the device instruction manual or contact itsmanufacturer.Check7 Make sure channel set on wireless router is a usable channel as confirmed inCheck 5.If it is not, change the channel set on the wireless router.Check8 Make sure security software's firewall is off.If your security software's firewall is on, a message may appear warning you that Canon software is attemptingto access the network. If this warning message appears, set security software to always allow access.If you are using any programs that switch between network environments, check their settings. Someprograms use a firewall by default.Check9 If using a router, connect machine and computer to LAN side (same networksegment).Check10 If machine is connected to an AirPort Base Station via LAN, usealphanumeric characters for network name (SSID). (Mac OS)If the problem is not resolved, redo setup.• For Windows:Use the Setup CD-ROM or follow the instructions on the Canon website.• For Mac OS:Follow the instructions on the Canon website.• Positioning:Make sure there are no obstacles between the wireless router and the machine.Note• To connect machine to Windows XP computer using cableless setup, follow these steps:Follow the procedure below to set up the machine and computer.1. Set machine to Access Point Mode.2. Right-click Wireless Network Connections icon on notification area of desktop, and then clickView Available Wireless Networks.470
