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

wrdtech
Apprentice

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.

 

 

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shadowsports
Legend
Legend

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...

~Rick
Bay Area - CA


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Gswain
Apprentice

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

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