Using The Machine With The Access Point Mode - Canon MG2900 Series Manual

Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode

By using the machine as an access point in an environment that does not have wireless LAN router or
access point, or by using the machine as an access point temporarily in an environment that has wireless
LAN router or access point, you can connect the machine to an external device such as a computer or a
smartphone and print/scan from them.
This section describes how to enable the access point mode, the access point name of the machine, and
the security setting.
How to enable the Access Point Mode
Printing/Scanning with the Access Point Mode
How to terminate the Access Point Mode
Setting of the Access Point Mode
Important
• Before using the machine with the access point mode, confirm the usage restrictions then switch the
machine to the access point mode.
Restrictions
• If you use the machine 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 machine is turned on.
2. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button until the Alarm lamp flashes 3 times.
3. Release the Wi-Fi button.
When the ON lamp changed from flashing to lit, the access point mode is enabled.
Note
• To confirm the current access point mode setting of the machine, print out the network setting
information.
Printing Out Network Setting Information
• You can specify the access point name (SSID) and the security setting optionally.
Setting of the Access Point Mode
Printing/Scanning with the Access Point Mode
Print/Scan with the access point mode following the procedure below.
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