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Reinstall and new router problems for MX490

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

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shadowsports
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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

~Rick
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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. 

 

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