Canon PIXMA MP800R Setup Guide - Page 8

ENGLISH Connecting over Wireless LAN via an Access Point Your computer communicates with the machine via an access point (the infrastructure mode). To share the machine among multiple computers, connect them to the access point. Important z When using this machine in a wireless LAN setup, use the infrastructure mode. It does not support the ad-hoc mode. z An access point is needed to set up the infrastructure mode. z If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of disclosing data such as your personal information to a third party. The Internet The machine communicates with your computer(s) via the access point Connects to the Internet Wireless LAN Broadband Wireless LAN modem with access point router (without router) Note z A wireless LAN card or adapter must be installed in your computer to connect your computer to the wireless LAN. z A variant is the wireless LAN setup shown below, where your wireless LAN access point has the router function, instead of your Internet connection device, such as a broadband modem. The type of device in use in your network may vary. Refer to the manual of your device or contact its manufacturer for details. Broadband modem without router Wireless LAN access point (with router) z The machine and the router need to be in the same network. Confirming Your Connection Type 7