Canon printer PIXMA MG2920 User Manual

Appendix for Network Communication
Using the Card Slot over a Network
When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a Port
About Technical Terms
Restrictions
About Firewall
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Using the Card Slot over a Network
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This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using.
Mounting the Card Slot as the Network Drive
Restrictions on Card Slot Use over a NetworkMounting the Card Slot as the Network DriveThe card slot must be mounted to use it over a network.To mount the card slot as the network drive, follow the procedure below.
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Insert a memory card into the card slot of the machine.
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Start up IJ Network Tool.
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Select the machine in  Printers:.
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Select...

7.Make sure that the card slot is mounted.
When the card slot is mounted, the following icon appears on  Computer (or My Computer ).
Restrictions on Card Slot Use over a Network
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The card slot can be shared by multiple computers, if the machine is connected to a network. Multiple
computers can read files from a memory card in the card slot at the same time. However, while one
computer is writing a file into a memory card, other computers cannot access the same file.
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If your computer joins a domain,...

When the Printer Driver Is Not Associated with a PortIf  No Driver  is displayed for the printer's name on the  Canon IJ Network Tool screen, the printer driver is
not associated with a created port.
To associate a port with a printer driver, follow the procedure below.1.
Start up IJ Network Tool.
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Select the printer displayed as  No Driver on Name .
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Select  Associate Port...  on the Settings  menu.
The  Associate Port  screen is displayed.
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Select a printer to associate with a port.
The list...

About Technical TermsIn this section, technical terms used in the manual are explained.
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Access Point
A wireless transceiver or base station that receives information from wireless clients/the machine and rebroadcasts it. Required in an infrastructure network.
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Access point mode
The machine is used as an access point to connect external wireless communication devices (e.g. computers, smartphones, or tablets) in an environment where no access point or wireless LAN...

•Authentication Method
The method that an access point uses to authenticate a printer through a wireless LAN. The methods are agreeable each other.
When using WEP as an encryption method, the authentication method is able to fix to  Open System
or  Shared Key .
For WPA/WPA2, authentication method is PSK.◦
Auto
The printer automatically changes its authentication method to match the access point.
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Open System
In this authentication method, the communication partner is authenticated without using WEP key...

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Firewall
It is a system that prevents an unlawful computer access in the network. To prevent, you can use the firewall function of a broadband router, the security software installed in the computer, or operation
system for computer.
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IEEE 802.11b
International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput of up to 11 Mbps.
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IEEE 802.11g
International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput of up to 54 Mbps. Compatible with...

◦Hex
Specify a 10-digit or 26-digit string that can contain hexadecimal (0 to 9, A to F, and a to f).•
Key Length
Length of the WEP key. Select either 64 bits or 128 bits. Longer key length allows you to set a more complex WEP key.
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Link Quality
The status of connection between the access point and the printer excluding noise (interference) is indicated with a value from 0 to 100%.
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LPR
A platform-independent printing protocol used in TCP/IP networks. It is not supported bidirectional communication....

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Signal Strength
The strength of the signal received by the printer from the access point is indicated with a value from 0 to 100%.
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SSID
Unique label for wireless LAN. It is often represented such as a network name or an access point
name.
SSID distinguishes one wireless LAN from another to prevent interference.
The printer and all clients on a wireless LAN must use the same SSID in order to communicate with
each other. The SSID can be up to 32 characters long, and is made up of alphanumeric...

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WCN (Windows Connect Now)
Users running Windows Vista or later can obtain the setting information directly via wireless network (WCN-NET).
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WEP/WEP Key
An encryption method employed by IEEE 802.11. Shared security key used to encrypt and decrypt
data sent over wireless networks. This printer supports key length of 64 bits or 128 bits, key format of
ASCII code or Hexadecimal, and key number of 1 to 4.
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Wi-Fi
International association that certifies interoperability of wireless LAN products based on...