topic Reinstall and new router problems for MX490 in Printer Software & Networking

Reinstall and new router problems for MX490

ecshelton — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:43:14 GMT

My new router uses WPA2, rather than WPS. Is there anyway to connect my Pixma (MS490) to this router?

Re: Reinstall and new router problems for MX490

shadowsports — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:25:22 GMT

Greetings ,

WPS (Wi-Fi protected setup ) s not a security encryption. It's a somewhat insecure convenience feature offered on some hardware. (Routers and printers are examples)

WPA WPA2 WPA3 are encryption types.

Start by putting the printer into wireless connection setup mode

https://ij.manual.canon/ij/webmanual/Tutorial/MX490%20series/EN/TRL/trl-0003.html

When it gets to the WPS section, press the stop button.

Then perform cableless or manual set up.

https://ij.manual.canon/ij/webmanual/Tutorial/MX490%20series/EN/TRL/trl-9000.html

Re: Reinstall and new router problems for MX490

ecshelton — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:34:23 GMT

Thanks again shadowsports. I was able to follow everything above, but when I got to the last step that says "Follow the instructions on the PC or smartphone, etc." I don't know what to do. This is for my PC.