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Cannot Communicate with the Machine Using the Access Point Mode
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The wireless channel to be used may be limited depending on wireless network devices installed in the computer. Refer to the instruction manual provided with your computer or your wireless network device to specify the valid wireless channel. Check9 Make sure that the channel confirmed in Check 8 can communicate with the computer. If not, change the channel set to the access point. Check10 Make sure that the firewall of the security software is disabled. If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning that Canon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access. If using any programs that switch the network environment, check their settings. Some programs will enable a firewall by default. Check11 When using a router, connect the machine and computer to the LAN side (same network segment). If the problem is not resolved, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website. • For placement: Make sure that there is no barrier or obstacle between the access point and the machine. Note • When you connect the machine to a Windows XP computer by cableless setup: Follow the procedure below to perform settings of the machine and the computer. 1. Enable the access point mode of the machine. 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon on the notification area on the desktop, then click View Available Wireless Networks. 3. Select the network name on the screen displayed, then click Connect. Select "XXXXXX-MGXXXXseries" ("XX" represents alphanumeric characters.) as the network name. 4. Enter the network key on the screen displayed, then click Connect. As a default, the serial number of the machine is used as a network key. Confirm the serial number on the rear of the machine. 5. Perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website. Cannot Communicate with the Machine Using the Access Point Mode Check1 Make sure that the machine is turned on. Check2 Is the access point mode disabled? Enable the access point mode following the procedure below. 1. Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 18 times. 586