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Problem with Canon MFP on Orbi WiFi
I have a Canon TS9120 MFP. When I attempt to use it to scan, I cannot connect to it through the network. According to Canon tech support, the 5G connection is not strong enough. They suggest connec...
I've determined the problem is with the MFP.
Using a WiFi Analyzer tool, I fouind the signal strength from the Orbi is -40 dBm (basically 100% - it's pegging the needle in the greeen). The MFP shows the signal strengh as 65%. Even at 65%, it should be fine. Canon apparently doesn't believe so.
I found an old WiFi extender that only does 2.4 Ghz and plugged it in next to the printer. The signal is coming from a different direction 3 feet from the MFP. The extender netwwork uses a different name than the Orbi network, so it 's really easy to identify. Meter shows the new network at 100% (-40 dBm), MFP shows network at 85%.so it will now scan.
This is the last Canon MFP I will ever purchase. The support rep told me they upped the minimum signal strength on purpose a few months ago. When I attached it to the Orbi, I upgraded firmware and can't go back. Dang!
Well, it's fixed for now.