MPC306 wont recognise network

[copier tech]

In the future, save yourself a lot of trouble and confirm whether the issue is their network or the mfp (9 times out of 10 it will be the customers network). Use your laptop as a dhcp server and connect it directly to the mfp and see if it picks up an address from it. I've used this several times to prove to a customer that the problem was not with the mfp. I use opendhcp but there are other free apps available.

OPENDHCP

Exactly as said above always check printing from your laptop you can then immediately diagnose a network related issue. These 306 even have onboard wifi so which is also usful for print tests from your smart phone etc

[KenB]

I have used some of these free DHCP utilities as well; they work great.

I have also been known to carry a small SOHO wired router with me. I think I found one in a computer store for about $20.

Note that I said wired, not wireless. I wouldn't want to be accused of broadcasting WiFi in a customer's office, especially one who is tight on security.