Canon PIXMA MX472 User Manual - Page 227

When using WEP as an encryption method, the authentication method is able to fix to Open System or Shared Key. For WPA/WPA2, authentication method is PSK. ◦ Auto The printer automatically changes its authentication method to match the access point. ◦ Open System In this authentication method, the communication partner is authenticated without using WEP key even if Use WEP is selected. ◦ Shared Key In this authentication method, the communication partner is authenticated using the WEP key that was set for encryption. B • Bonjour A service built into Mac OS X operating system to detect the connectable devices on a network automatically. C • Channel Frequency channel for wireless communication. In the infrastructure mode, the channel is automatically adjusted to match that set to the access point. This machine supports channels 1 to 13. Note that the number of channels that can be used for your wireless LAN varies depending on the region or country. D • Default Gateway A relay device to connect to another network such as a router or a computer. • DHCP server functionality The router or the access point assigns an IP address automatically whenever the printer or the personal computer on a network starts up. • DNS server A server that converts device names into IP addresses. When specifying IP addresses manually, specify the addresses of both a primary and a secondary server. F • Firewall It is a system that prevents an unlawful computer access in the network. To prevent, you can use the firewall function of a broadband router, the security software installed in the computer, or operation system for computer. 227