Canon Pixma MP495 Series On-screen Manual

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InfrastructureConnects the printer to the wireless LAN with an access point.2. SSIDThe SSID of the wireless LAN is displayed.NoteEnter the same SSID that the access point is configured to use. The SSID is case-sensitive.3. SearchThe Search dialog box is displayed to select an access point to connect to.Search dialog boxNoteWhen the Canon IJ Network Tool runs over a LAN, the button is grayed out and cannot beselected. Connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily to changethe settings.4. Encryption MethodSelect the encryption method used over the wireless LAN.ImportantIf all encryption types of the access point, printer, or computer do not match, the printercannot communicate with the computer. If the printer cannot communicate with thecomputer after the encryption type of the printer was switched, make sure that encryptiontypes for the computer and the access point matches that set to the printer.How to Set a WEP/WPA/WPA2 KeyIf you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk ofdisclosing data such as your personal information to a third party.Do not useSelect to disable encryption.Use WEPTransmission is encrypted using a WEP key you specified.If a WEP key has not been set, the WEP Details dialog box is displayed automatically. Tochange WEP settings set before, click Configuration to display the dialog box.WEP Details dialog boxUse WPA/Use WPA2Transmission is encrypted using a WPA or WPA2 key you specified.The security has been strengthened more than WEP.If a WPA or WPA2 key has not been set, the Authentication Type Confirmation dialog box isdisplayed automatically. To change WPA or WPA2 settings set before, click Configuration todisplay the WPA Details dialog box or WPA2 Details dialog box.Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings5. ConfigurationThe detailed settings dialog box is displayed. The WEP, the WPA, or the WPA2 key selected inEncryption Method can be confirmed and changed.For details on WEP setting:WEP Details dialog boxFor details on WPA or WPA2 setting:Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings6. TCP/IP SetupSets the IP address of the printer to be used over the LAN. Set a value appropriate for yournetwork environment.Get IP address automaticallySelect this option to use an IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server. DHCP serverfunctionality must be enabled on your wireless LAN router or access point.Page 721 of 759 pagesChanging the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet