topic Re: Can't switch MX490 to Wireless because I don't have a router in Desktop Inkjet Printers

Can't switch MX490 to Wireless because I don't have a router

wrdtech — Fri, 22 May 2020 02:24:05 GMT

I want to switch from USB connection to Wireless, but the instructions say to push WPS on my router. However, I don't have a router anymore. My internet connection is through Xfinity. The connection box (xfinity) doesn't have that button.

Can anyone help?

Thanks!

I have Win 10 on a PC.

Re: Can't switch MX490 to Wireless because I don't have a router

shadowsports — Fri, 22 May 2020 02:57:17 GMT

Greetings,

Please watch this video. Its from Canon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLp-znpQge8HxNE_XLNzBipd1WlTLhT2wj&v=ppMf61qIMww&feature=emb_logo

Note: There are steps for manual set up if you don't have a router with a WPS buton.

Get the printer connected to your wireless before running the installers.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/support-inkjet-printer/mx-series/pixma-mx490/pixma-mx490?tab=drivers_downloads

Re: Can't switch MX490 to Wireless because I don't have a router

Gswain — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 03:10:43 GMT

You can connect directly to your printer like this

https://ij.manual.canon/ij/webmanual/Tutorial/MX490%20series/EN/TRL/trl-9301.html

you might have to change your password to a more rememberable one and do it off of your phone for a better experience, also have what you want to print downloaded because you are going to have to disconnect from your internet to print.

hope this helps