Canon MB5100 Series Online Manual page 390

The printer automatically changes its authentication method to match the wireless router.
◦ Open System
In this authentication method, the communication partner is authenticated without using WEP key
even if Use Password (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 wireless router. This printer supports channels 1 to 13.
(Channels 12 and 13 are not supported depending on the country or region of purchase.) Note that
the number of channels that can be used for your wireless LAN varies depending on the region or
country.
D
• DHCP server functionality
The router assigns an IP address automatically whenever the printer or the personal computer on a
network starts up.
• Direct connection (Access point mode)
The printer is used as an access point to connect external wireless communication devices (e.g.
computers, smartphones, or tablets) in an environment where no wireless router is available. You can
connect up to 5 devices to the printer using the direct connection (access point mode).
• 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.
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