Canon ImageCLASS MF4570dw User guide

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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 imageCLASS MF4570dw
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
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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 << Previous Next >>
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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.

1. Press [ ] (Menu).
2. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <Network Settings>, and then press [OK].
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
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Switching the connection Method to
Wireless LAN
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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.

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.
Click Here
Configuring Manually
Manually configure the settings for wireless LAN routers and/or access points which do not support WPS.
Click Here
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Selecting a method for setting the 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.

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Configuring with WPS Features
Is there a WPS button?
No
YES
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
Connect using “WPS Push Button Mode.”
Click Here

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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.

3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select <Wireless LAN Settings>, and then press [OK].
4. Press [OK].
5. Press [ ] or [ ]to select <WPS Push Button Mode>, and press [OK]
Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button
Mode)
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Configuring with WPS Features (Push Button
Mode)
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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.
* 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)
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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.
*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)
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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)
•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.
Next, Checking the IP address
Click Here

Configuring with WPS Features (Pin Code Mode)
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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].
6. Press [ ] to select <Yes>, and then press [OK].
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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.
*If “Cannot find Access Point” appears, press [OK] to close the screen and follow the procedure from Step 5.
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Configuring with WPS Features (Pin Code Mode) << Previous Next >>
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.
*If an error message appears, press [OK] to close the screen and follow the procedure again from Step 5

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Configuring with WPS Features (Pin Code Mode) << Previous Next >>
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)
•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.
Next, Checking the IP address
Click Here

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Configuring Manually
If your wireless LAN routers and/or access points do not support WPS, enter the wireless LAN
router and/or access point information to the machine for connection.
Select Access Point
From the list of access points searched by the machine, select a wireless LAN router or an access point to be
connected and enter a network key for connection.
If you know your SSID and Network Key Click Here.
Manual Entry
Enter manually the access point name and/or security information (encryption type/authentication method or
encryption method/network key) of wireless LAN routers and access points to be connected to the machine.
If you know your SSID, type of encryption, and Network Key Click Here.
For assistance in determining your SSID, Network Key, or type of encryption Click Here.
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