The Device May Not Be Able To Connect To The Network Is Displayed - Canon PIXMA MX870 Network Setup Manual

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Is "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" set as a security protocol (encryption standard) on the
access point?
"WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is not supported on the machine.
Change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, then configure
settings again.
• After that, press the OK button, then proceed with the setup from
Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 9.
• For details on how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, refer
to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
Glossary
• SSID
An identifier to identify the specific access point.
• MAC address
A unique number assigned to each network device.
• MAC address filtering
A function to block access from unauthorized wireless devices by saving the MAC addresses of specific
wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand.


The device may not be able to connect to the network is Displayed

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The message appears when an IP address was not
obtained automatically after selecting "WEP" as the security
protocol for the access point due to inactive DHCP function
or incorrect network key.
in "Entering the Access
Make sure that the DHCP function of the access point is
active.
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Enable the DHCP function of the access point or specify the IP address of the machine.
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If the DHCP function is active, the network key needs to be entered again. Perform
setup again by following the procedures in "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN
Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 9.
Glossary
• IP address
A numerical identification assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network.
• DHCP function
A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other
devices connected to the network.
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For details on how to check the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the
access point or contact its manufacturer.
For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the
access point or contact its manufacturer.
For details on how to specify the IP address of the machine, refer to "Specifying the Machine's IP
Address (IPv4 only)" on page 11.
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