Wireless problem for F4580 - Windows 7 - 0n Linksys WRT300N router

Can get printer to work via USB, but the whole point of this printer aquistion was to use wireless. When configuring using supplied CD to setup I get error stating that MAC address filter is probably enabled. This is not the case - I have checked router settings which clearly shows that MAC filtering is dis-enabled.
The Wireless Network test report obtained by pressing Scan button on printer reports following
Wireless On                                                                                          PASS
Wireless Working                                                                                  PASS
Network Name (SSID) Found                                                               PASS
Security                                                                                              PASS
Printer Settings Consistent with Wireless Router Settings                     PASS
No Filtering                                                                                FAIL
In the configuration summary printer has found correct SSID and Encrtyption correct at 64 bit WEP
Can any body please help?
Thanx in advance
Brumkpr

Can you try changing the wireless Channel? Try either 11, 6 or 1. I'm guessing that the current channel is 6, so just try 11, then restarting the router and the printer, and see if it connects correctly.
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