Canon PIXMA MG5500 Series User manual
PIXMA MG5500
Setup Guide
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series
Setup Guide
This guide provides information for setting up a network connection for the printer.
Network Connection
Wireless Connection
Preparation for Connection
Printer Setup
Setup Procedure Selection
Push Button Method
Standard setup
WPS
Other setup (Advanced setup)
Disable
WEP
WPA/WPA2
Character Entry
Troubleshooting
Network Connection
Wireless Connection
aPreparation for Connection
Before Starting Wireless Connection Setup
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
If the power is on, the (white) POWER lamp (A) will be lit.
Notes on Wireless Connection
Make sure that the computer is connected to the access point (A) (or wireless network router) you want to connect your
printer to. For details on how to check the settings, refer to the manual supplied with the router or contact its manufacturer.
The conguration, router functions, setup procedures and security settings of the network device vary depending on your
system environment. For details, refer to the manual of your network device or contact its manufacturer.
Check if your device supports IEEE802.11n (2.4 GHz), IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b.
If your device is set to the "IEEE802.11n only" mode, WEP or TKIP cannot be used as a security protocol. Change the
security protocol for your device to something other than WEP and TKIP or change the setting to something other than
"IEEE802.11n only."
For ofce use, consult your network administrator.
Take added care when connecting to a network that is not protected with security measures, as there is a risk of disclosing
data such as your personal information to a third party.
bPrinter Setup
1. Press the HOME button (A) on the printer.
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2. Use the or button (A) to display the WLAN icon.
3. Press the left Function button (B).
4. Select Wireless LAN setup, then press the OK button.
The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp (C) lights up when wireless connection is enabled.
cSetup Procedure Selection
The printer will automatically search for compatible access points.
* If the Push Button Method screen is displayed on the printer
When you are unsure if your access point or router supports this technology, press the Stop button.
Proceed to the screen for Standard setup.
Push Button Method → d-A Select the most suitable connection method from the following.
Standard setup → d-B
Connect to Access Point by entering the Network Password
WPS → d-C
Connect to WPS-compatible Access Point
Other setup (Advanced setup) → d-D
Connecting to the Network by Entering the Access Point's Settings
Directly on the Printer
When using WEP key number 2, 3 or 4, select "Advanced setup".
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d-A Push Button Method
dConnection Using WPS
1. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.
For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.
2. Press the OK button on the printer within 2 minutes.
The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer fl ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.
3. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.
d-B Standard setup
dConnection via Standard setup
1. Select Standard setup.
2. Press the OK button.
3. Select your access point, then press the OK button.
4. One of the screens below will be displayed on the printer.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Enter the network password (WEP key or passphrase).
Character entry is case-sensitive.
7. Press the left Function button.
8. Make sure that the network password is correct.
Character entry is case-sensitive.
9. Press the left Function button.
10.When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.
d-C WPS
dConnection Using WPS
1. Select WPS.
2. Press the OK button.
3. Select Push button method.
4. Press the OK button.
5. Press the OK button.
6. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.
For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.
7. Press the OK button on the printer within 2 minutes.
The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the printer fl ashes while searching for or connecting to the access point.
8. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.
d-D Other setup (Advanced setup)
dConnection via Advanced setup
1. Select Other setup.
2. Press the OK button.
3. Select Advanced setup.
4. Press the OK button.
5. Select your access point, then press the OK button.
6. Select the security protocol used by the access point, then press the OK button.
Disable
7. When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.
WEP
7. Select the WEP key number you want to use.
8. Press the OK button.
9. Press the OK button.
10.Enter the WEP key.
Character entry is case-sensitive.
11. Press the left Function button.
12.Make sure that the WEP key is correct.
13.Press the left Function button.
14.When the left screen appears, press the OK button.
The network connection setup is now complete.
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