Using The Printer With The Access Point Mode - Canon MAXIFY iB4060 Online Manual

Using the Printer with the Access Point Mode

By using the printer as an access point in an environment that does not have wireless LAN router or access
point, or by using the printer as an access point temporarily in an environment that has wireless LAN router
or access point, you can connect the printer to an external device such as a computer or a smartphone and
print from them.
This section describes how to enable the access point mode, the access point name of the printer, and the
security setting.
How to enable the Access Point Mode
Printing with the Access Point Mode
How to terminate the Access Point Mode
Setting of the Access Point Mode
Important
• Before using the printer with the access point mode, confirm the usage restrictions then switch the
printer to the access point mode.
Restrictions
• If you use the printer with the access point mode for the long time, it is recommended that you change
the default access point name and the default password to the combination of numbers and letters with
the point of view of security.
How to enable the Access Point Mode
Enable the access point mode following the procedure below.
1. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2. Press the Setup button.
The Setup menu screen is displayed.
3. Use the button to select Device settings, then press the OK button.
The Device settings screen is displayed.
4. Use the button to select LAN settings, then press the OK button.
5. Use the button to select Change LAN, then press the OK button.
6. Use the button to select AP mode active, then press the OK button.
7. Use the button to select Start setup, then press the OK button.
The access point mode is enabled and the printer can be used as an access point.
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