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.