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assigning networks to ethernet ports
I have a wireless printer that has to connect via a WPS button (no apps available for this printer). I set up a 2.4 gHZ network on my t mobile modem, hooked a Ethernet cable into the back and ran it to a router. Tried connecting the printer wirelessly but it keeps failing
I think the issue is that the t mobile modem is automatically sending the 5g network out through the Ethernet jacks, instead of the 2.4gHz one I set up. Is there any way to manually assign a network to the Ethernet jacks on the back of the t mobile modem?
- tomwilBandwidth Buff
Nathaniel.scott wrote:
I have a wireless printer that has to connect via a WPS button (no apps available for this printer). I set up a 2.4 gHZ network on my t mobile modem, hooked a Ethernet cable into the back and ran it to a router. Tried connecting the printer wirelessly but it keeps failing
I think the issue is that the t mobile modem is automatically sending the 5g network out through the Ethernet jacks, instead of the 2.4gHz one I set up. Is there any way to manually assign a network to the Ethernet jacks on the back of the t mobile modem?
Ethernet (wired) is not controlled by the wireless 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands.
Tell us your printer manufacturer and model number, and we may be able to help more.
- Nathaniel_scottNetwork Novice
I have a cannon mg3222
- tomwilBandwidth Buff
Nathaniel.scott wrote:
I have a cannon mg3222
There appears to be a way to connect your printer to your network without WPS.
The following link will give instructions on how to do it. As you go through the installation, step #10 will actually start the procedure of connecting your printer to your network. Be aware that an USB cable may be required.
https://support.usa.canon.com/kb/index?page=content&id=ART180653
If you have the CD-ROM that came with the printer, setup may be easier.
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