Canon MX870 Series User Manual page 1077

3. Search
The Search dialog box is displayed to select an access point to connect to.
Search dialog box
Note
When the Canon 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.
How to Set a WEP/WPA/WPA2 Key
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 WEP
Transmission is encrypted using a WEP key you specified.
If a WEP key has not been set, the WEP Details dialog box is displayed automatically. To
change WEP settings set before, click Configuration to display the dialog box.
WEP Details dialog box
Use WPA/Use WPA2
Transmission is encrypted using a WPA or WPA2 key you specified.
The security has been strengthened more than WEP.
If a WPA or WPA2 key has not been set, the Authentication Type Confirmation dialog box is
displayed automatically. To change WPA or WPA2 settings set before, click Configuration to
display the WPA Details dialog box or WPA2 Details dialog box.
Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings
5. Configuration
The detailed settings dialog box is displayed. The WEP, the WPA, or the WPA2 key selected in
Encryption Method can be confirmed and changed.
For details on WEP setting:
WEP Details dialog box
For details on WPA or WPA2 setting:
Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings
6. TCP/IP Setup
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 next 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.
Search dialog box