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Beartracks

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2. Yes. I rebooted everything: PC, router, and printer.

Reply to EarthAbides (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 29, 2025, 08:24 PM

Mar 29

All at the same time. Restarted PC, then router, then printer.

I also meant to note in my OP that the SSID the printer is connected to is, say, "Bob-Wifi," whereas the LAN name the PC is connected to is "Network 5." The PC is not connected directly to the WiFi because it is not WiFi capable; that's why it must be connected to the router over the ethernet LAN to find the printer.

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Canon printer: blue WiFi light is on, but PC can't find printer on the network. [View all] Beartracks Mar 29 OP

Router EarthAbides Mar 29 #1

Yes. I rebooted everything: PC, router, and printer. Beartracks Mar 29 #2

I think you are on the the right track. usonian Mar 29 #3

Seems the PC was pointing to the wrong printer port. Beartracks Mar 29 #4