Canon MX490 series Online Manual page 238

Access point mode
Connects external wireless communication devices (e.g. computers, smartphones, or tablets)
to the printer using it as an access point (wireless router).
Note
• When Access point mode is displayed on Network Type:, you cannot change the settings
on the Wireless LAN sheet or the Admin Password sheet.
• You can perform setting from Set up printer's access point mode... on the Settings menu
when you use the printer with the access point mode.
Depending on the printer you are using, you can change the settings using the operation
panel.
2. Network (SSID):
The network name (SSID) of the wireless LAN currently used is displayed.
In the access point mode, the access point name (SSID) of the printer is displayed.
Note
• Enter the same SSID that the wireless router is configured to use. The SSID is case-
sensitive.
3. Search...
The Wireless Routers screen is displayed to select a wireless router to connect to.
Wireless Routers Screen
Note
• When 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 wireless router, 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 wireless router match that set to the printer.
• 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 Password (WEP)
Transmission is encrypted using a WEP key you specified.
If a network password (WEP) has not been set, the WEP Details screen is displayed
automatically. To change WEP settings set before, click Configuration... to display the
screen.
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings
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