Wireless LAN connection of your printer to an access point using WPS

FAQ ID: 8202080800

Release date: 27 June 2014

Solution

Wireless Setup Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Before Starting Wireless Connection Setup


REFERENCE
Make sure that the printer is turned on.

1. Press the HOME button (A) on the printer.

2. Flick the screen left or right, then tap the [ WLAN ].
Tap [ Wireless LAN setup ].

The Wi-Fi lamp (B) flashes when wireless connection is enabled.

3.

When the screen left above is displayed, go to the step 4.
When the screen right above is displayed, go to the step 5.

4. Tap [ Start setup ] on the printer.

-> Go to 7.

5. Tap [ WPS (Push button method) ].

6. Tap [ OK ].

7. Press and hold the WPS button on the access point.


REFERENCE
For details on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point manual.

8. Tap [ OK ] on the printer within 2 minutes.


REFERENCE
If a different screen appears, see "If an Error Screen Appears" below in this page and follow the instructions there.

9. When the left screen appears, tap [ OK ].


REFERENCE
If a different screen appears, see "If an Error Screen Appears" below in this page and follow the instructions there.

The wireless LAN setup using WPS is completed.
Install the software.
-> [ How to install the software from the Setup CD or from the Setup & Manual site (wireless LAN connection) ]

If an Error Screen Appears

  • Cannot connect. Connections are being attempted from multiple access points simultaneously.


The screen appears when connections are being attempted from multiple access points simultaneously. Wait for a while, then configure WPS settings again. Press the WPS button on only one access point.

  • Failed to connect.


The screen appears when an error occurs.
Check the access point settings, then configure WPS settings again.

  • Timeout error.


The screen appears when WPS setup was not completed within a specified time.
Is the network device (router, etc.) turned on? If the network device is already turned on, turn it off, then turn it back on.

  • Cannot connect with WPS.

Set up a wireless connection manually.
->[ Wireless LAN connection of your printer to an access point in the standard setup method ]

Applicable Models

  • PIXMA MG6640
  • PIXMA MG6650

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