Choosing The Method To Connect The Machine To The Computer; Direct Connection - Canon MF729Cx Mise En Route

Choosing the Method to Connect the
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Machine to the Computer
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Connecting via a Wired LAN
You can connect the machine to the computer through a
wired router. Use the LAN cables to connect the machine to
the wired router (access point).
Connect the computer to the router by cable or wirelessly.
Make sure that there is an available port in the router to connect
the machine and the computer.
Have a LAN Cable of Category 5 twisted-pair cable or higher ready.
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Connecting via a USB cable
You can connect the machine to the computer using a USB
cable.
Make sure that the USB cable you use has the following
mark.
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Connecting via a Wireless LAN
You can connect the machine to the computer through a
wireless router*. Since it is connected to wireless, no LAN
cables are needed.
* A wireless router (access point), which supports IEEE802.11b/g/n,
is required.
Connect the computer to the router by cable or wirelessly.
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Direct Connection

Connect a mobile device to the machine wirelessly and
directly without routing through a wireless LAN router (or
access point)
e-Manual "Network" ▶ "Confi guring the Settings for Direct
Connection (Access Point Mode)"
Choosing the Method to Connect:
Via Wireless LAN or Other Method
Do you want to use the
wireless LAN to connect
the computer?
The settings can be
configured later.
Yes
Connect to the computer via a wireless LAN
immediately
Yes
Start from step 4 of "Setting Wireless LAN" in the
Wireless LAN Setting Guide.
Connect to the computer via a wired LAN
Proceed to "Connecting via a Wired LAN" (P.14).
No
Connect to the computer via a USB cable
Proceed to "Connecting via a USB Cable" (P.14).
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No
Connecting via a Wired LAN
1
Connect the LAN cable.
The IP address will be automatically confi gured in 2
minutes. If you want to set the IP address manually, see
the following items.
e-Manual "Network" ▶ "Connecting to a Network" ▶
"Setting IP Addresses"
2
Install the driver and software using the provided
DVD-ROM.
See "For details on the installation procedures:" (P.15).
Proceed to "Setting a Paper Size and Type" (P.15).
Connecting via a USB Cable
Install the Driver and Software
Install the driver and software on the DVD-ROM included with
the machine.
See "For details on the installation procedures:" (P.15).
Proceed to "Setting a Paper Size and Type" (P.15).
NOTE
• If you connected the USB cable before installing, fi rst
remove the USB cable and then re-install.
Connecting via a USB Cable
Follow the MF Driver Installation Guide to connect the USB
cable.