Canon Pixma Mx492 User Guide

Important
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If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the printer wasswitched, make sure that encryption types for the computer and the wireless router match that set
to the printer.
Note
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Changing the network settings with the USB cable temporarily may switch the default printer. In
this case, reset  Set as Default Printer .
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Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet
Note
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This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using.
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Enable the wired LAN setting of the printer to change the settings in the Wired LAN sheet.
1.
Start up IJ Network Tool.
2.
Select the printer in  Printers:.
3.
Select Configuration...  on the Settings  menu.
4.
Click the  Wired LAN  tab.
The  Wired LAN  sheet is displayed.
For details on the  Wired LAN sheet, see Wired LAN Sheet .
5.
Change the settings or confirm.
Set the IP address...

Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet
Note
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You cannot change the settings when using the access point mode.
1.
Start up IJ Network Tool.
2.
Select the printer in Printers:.
3.
Select Configuration...  on the Settings  menu.
4.
Click the  Admin Password  tab.
The  Admin Password  sheet is displayed.
For details on the Admin Password  sheet, see Admin Password Sheet .
5.
Change the settings or confirm.
To use an administrator password, select the  Use admin password check box and enter a...

Monitoring Wireless Network Status
Note
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This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using.
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When using the machine over the wired LAN, you cannot monitor network status.
1.
Start up IJ Network Tool.
2.
Select the printer in Printers:.
3.
Select Status on the  View menu.
The  Status  screen is displayed and you can check the printer status and connection performance.
1.
Signal Strength:
Indicates the strength of the signal received by the printer, ranging from 0% to 100%.
2.
Link...

6.
Check the status.
When the measurement is complete, the status is displayed.
When  is displayed in  Connection Performance between the Printer and the Wireless Router: ,
the printer can communicate with the wireless router. Otherwise, refer to displayed comments and the
following to improve the status of communication link, and click  Remeasurement.
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Check that the printer and the wireless router are located within the wireless connectivity range
with no obstacles between them.
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Check if the...

The wireless connection may use the same frequency band as microwave ovens and othersources of radio interference. Try to keep the printer and the wireless router away from such
sources.•
Check if the radio channel of the wireless router is close to that of other wireless routers nearby.
If the radio channel of the wireless router is close to that of other wireless routers nearby, the
connection performance may become unstable. Be sure to use a radio channel that does not
interfere with other wireless...

Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine
Important
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Note that initialization erases all network settings on the machine, and printing or scanning operationfrom a computer over network becomes impossible. To use the machine over network, perform setup
with the Setup CD-ROM or perform setup according to the instructions on our website.
1.
Start up IJ Network Tool.
2.
Select the printer in  Printers:.
3.
Select Maintenance...  on the Settings  menu.
The  Maintenance  screen is displayed.
4.
Click...

Viewing the Modified SettingsThe  Confirmation  screen is displayed after you modified the printer settings on the  Configuration screen.
When you click  Yes on the  Confirmation  screen, the following screen is displayed for confirming the
modified settings.
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Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool
Canon IJ Network Tool Screen
Configuration Screen
Wireless LAN Sheet
Search Screen
WEP Details Screen
WPA/WPA2 Details Screen
Authentication Type Confirmation Screen
PSK:Passphrase and Dynamic Encryption Setup Screen
Setup Information Confirmation Screen
Wired LAN Sheet
Admin Password Sheet
Network Information Screen
Access Control Sheet
Edit Accessible MAC Address Screen/Add Accessible MAC Address Screen
Edit Accessible IP Address Screen/Add Accessible...

Canon IJ Network Tool ScreenThis section describes the items and menus displayed on the  Canon IJ Network Tool screen.
Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool Screen
Canon IJ Network Tool Menus
Items on the Canon IJ Network Tool ScreenThe following item is displayed on the  Canon IJ Network Tool screen.
1.
Printers:
The printer name, status, printer model name, and port name are displayed.
A check mark next to the printer in the  Name list indicates it is set as the default printer.
Configuration changes are...