Canon MX720 Series Online Manual page 182

Enter the same SSID that the access point is configured to use. The SSID is case-
sensitive.
3. Search...
The Access Points screen is displayed to select an access point to connect to.
Access Points 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 access point, 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 access point matches 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
Use WPA/Use WPA2
Transmission is encrypted using a network key you specified.
The security has been strengthened more than WEP.
If a network key has not been set, the Authentication Type Confirmation screen is
displayed automatically. To change network key settings before, click Configuration... to
display the WPA Details screen or WPA2 Details screen.
Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings
5. Configuration...
The detailed settings screen is displayed. The network password (WEP) or the WPA/WPA2
key selected in Encryption Method: can be confirmed and changed.
For details on WEP setting:
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings
For details on WPA or WPA2 setting:
Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings
6. TCP/IP Setting:
Sets the IP address of the printer to be used over the LAN. Set a value appropriate for your
network environment.
Get IP address automatically
Select this option to use an IP address automatically assigned by a DHCP server. DHCP
server functionality must be enabled on your wireless LAN router or access point.
Use following IP address
If no DHCP server functionality is available in your setup where you use the printer or you
want to use a particular IP address, select this option to use a fixed IP address.
• Access Points Screen