Canon MAXIFY iB4060 Online Manual

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Using the Printer with the Access Point ModeBy using the printer as an access point in an environment that does not have wireless LAN router or accesspoint, or by using the printer as an access point temporarily in an environment that has wireless LAN routeror access point, you can connect the printer to an external device such as a computer or a smartphone andprint from them.This section describes how to enable the access point mode, the access point name of the printer, and thesecurity setting.How to enable the Access Point ModePrinting with the Access Point ModeHow to terminate the Access Point ModeSetting of the Access Point ModeImportant• Before using the printer with the access point mode, confirm the usage restrictions then switch theprinter to the access point mode.Restrictions• If you use the printer with the access point mode for the long time, it is recommended that you changethe default access point name and the default password to the combination of numbers and letters withthe point of view of security.How to enable the Access Point ModeEnable the access point mode following the procedure below.1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.2. Press the Setup button.The Setup menu screen is displayed.3. Use the button to select Device settings, then press the OK button.The Device settings screen is displayed.4. Use the button to select LAN settings, then press the OK button.5. Use the button to select Change LAN, then press the OK button.6. Use the button to select AP mode active, then press the OK button.7. Use the button to select Start setup, then press the OK button.The access point mode is enabled and the printer can be used as an access point.207