Canon PIXMA MP495 Manual - Page 721

Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet Page 721 of 759 pages Infrastructure Connects the printer to the wireless LAN with an access point. 2. SSID The SSID of the wireless LAN is displayed. Note Enter the same SSID that the access point is configured to use. The SSID is casesensitive. 3. Search The Search dialog box is displayed to select an access point to connect to. Search dialog box Note When the Canon IJ Network Tool runs over a LAN, the button is grayed out and cannot be selected. Connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily to change the settings. 4. Encryption Method Select the encryption method used over the wireless LAN. Important If all encryption types of the access point, printer, or computer do not match, the printer cannot communicate with the computer. If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the printer was switched, make sure that encryption types for the computer and the access point matches that set to the printer. How to Set a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key 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. Do not use Select to disable encryption. Use WEP Transmission is encrypted using a WEP key you specified. If a WEP key has not been set, the WEP Details dialog box is displayed automatically. To change WEP settings set before, click Configuration to display the dialog box. WEP Details dialog box Use WPA/Use WPA2 Transmission 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 is displayed automatically. To change WPA or WPA2 settings set before, click Configuration to display the WPA Details dialog box or WPA2 Details dialog box. Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings 5. Configuration The detailed settings dialog box is displayed. The WEP, the WPA, or the WPA2 key selected in Encryption Method can be confirmed and changed. For details on WEP setting: WEP Details dialog box For details on WPA or WPA2 setting: Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings 6. TCP/IP Setup Sets the IP address of the printer to be used over the LAN. Set a value appropriate for your network environment. Get IP address automatically Select this option to use an IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server. DHCP server functionality must be enabled on your wireless LAN router or access point.