Canon PIXMA MP990 Series Getting Started Manual page 24

Select Connection Type
Select the method to connect the machine to the network.
Wireless Connection
Connect to your network
environment over a
wireless connection.
Internet
Access point or
wireless router
Wired Connection
Connect to your network
environment over a wired
connection.
Internet
Router, etc.
 Network Connection
An "Ad-hoc connection," which
establishes a direct connection to the
computer over a wireless connection
without using an access point, is not
supported.
Be sure to prepare an access point.
Go to "Wireless Setup" on page 23.
Go to "Wired Setup" on page 30.