Canon printer PIXMA MG2920 User Manual
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Default Values Set at Factory (Network)Default Values of the LAN ConnectionItemThe defaultEnable/disable LANEnableSSIDBJNPSETUPCommunication modeInfrastructureWireless LAN securityDisableIPv4 IP addressAuto setupIPv6 IP addressAuto setupSet printer name*XXXXXXXXXXXXEnable/disable IPv6EnableEnable/disable WSD (WSD settings)EnableTimeout setting (WSD settings)1 minuteEnable/disable Bonjour (Bonjour settings)EnableService name (Bonjour settings)Canon MG2900 seriesLPR protocol settingEnablePictBridge communicationEnableWireless LAN DRXEnable (* The default value in this item varies by the machine.) Default Values of the Access Point Mode ItemThe defaultSSID (access point name)XXXXXX-MG2900seriesSecurity settingWPA2-PSK (AES)PasswordSerial number of the machine (XXXXXX is the last six digits of MAC address of the machine.) 181
Connecting the Machine to the Computer Using a USB CableConnect the machine and the computer using a USB cable as the illustration below. The USB port is located on the rear of the machine.182
When Detecting the Printers Have the Same Name during SetupWhen the printer is detected during setup, you may see multiple printers of the same name on the detection result screen. Select a printer with checking the MAC address or the serial number set to the printer against that on the detection result screen. Note • A serial number may not be displayed on the detection result screen. To check the MAC address of the printer, print out the network setting information. Printing Out Network Setting Information 183
Connecting to Other Computer with LAN/Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN To add the computer connecting the machine with LAN or to change the connection method between the machine and the computer from USB to LAN, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it according to the instructions on our website. Connecting to Other Computer with LANTo add the computer connecting the machine with LAN, perform setup with the Setup CD-ROM orperform it according to the instructions on our website. Changing the Connection Method from USB to LAN To change the connection method to LAN while you are using the machine with USB connection, perform setup again with the Setup CD-ROM or perform it again according to the instructions on our website and select Change Connection Method .184
Printing Out Network Setting InformationYou can print out the current network settings of the machine. Important • This print out contains valuable information about your computer. Handle it with care. 1. Make sure that the printer is turned on. 2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper. 3. Press and hold the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes 15 times. 4. Release the Stop button. The machine starts printing the network setting information. The following information on the machine's network setting is printed out. ItemExplanations of the itemSettingWireless LANWireless LANEnable/DisableConnectionConnection statusActive/InactiveMAC AddressMAC AddressXX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XXSSIDSSIDSSID of the wireless LAN/SSID of the access point modePasswordPasswordPassword of the access point mode (8 to 10 alphanumeric characters)Communication ModeCommunication ModeInfrastructure/Access Point ModeChannel *1ChannelXX (1 to 13)EncryptionMethod of the Encryptionnone/WEP/TKIP/AESWEP Key LengthWEP Key LengthInactive/128/64AuthenticationMethod of the Authenticationnone/auto/open/shared/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSKSignal StrengthSignal Strength0 to 100 [%]TCP/IP VersionTCP/IP VersionIPv4 & IPv6/IPv4IPv4 IP AddressSelected IP Address (IPv4)XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXIPv4 Default GatewayDefault Gateway (IPv4)XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXSubnet MaskSubnet MaskXXX.XXX.XXX.XXXIPv6 IP Address *2Selected IP Address (IPv6)XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX 185
IPv6 Default Gateway *2Default Gateway (IPv6)XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXXSubnet Prefix Length *2Subnet Prefix LengthXXXIPsec *3IPsec settingActiveSecurity Protocol *3Method of the Security ProtocolESP/ESP & AH/AHWPS PIN CODEWPS PIN codeXXXXXXXXWireless LAN DRXDiscontinuous reception (wireless LAN)Enable/DisableOther SettingsOther settings-Printer NamePrinter namePrinter name (Up to 15 alphanumeric characters)WSDWSD settingEnable/DisableWSD TimeoutTimeout1/5/10/15/20 [min]LPR ProtocolLPR protocol settingEnable/DisableBonjourBonjour settingEnable/DisableBonjour Service NameBonjour service nameBonjour service name (Up to 52 alphanumeric characters)PictBridge Commun.PictBridge CommunicationEnable/DisableDNS ServerGetting DNS Server automaticallyAuto/ManualPrimary ServerPrimary server addressXXX.XXX.XXX.XXXSecondary ServerSecondary server addressXXX.XXX.XXX.XXXProxy ServerProxy Server settingEnable/DisableProxy PortSpecifying Proxy Port1 to 65535Proxy AddressProxy AddressXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ("XX" represents alphanumeric characters.) *1 Depending on the country or region of purchase, one of the channels from 1 to 11 is printed. *2 Only when IPv6 is enabled, the status of the network is printed. *3 Only IPv6 and the IPsec setting are enabled, the status of the network is printed. 186
About Network Communication Changing and Confirming Network Settings Screens for Network Connection of IJ Network Tool Other Screens of IJ Network Tool Appendix for Network Communication 187
Changing and Confirming Network Settings IJ Network Tool Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN Sheet Changing the WEP Detailed Settings Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings Changing the Settings in the Wired LAN Sheet Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet Monitoring Wireless Network Status Initializing the Network Settings of the Machine Viewing the Modified Settings 188
IJ Network ToolIJ Network Tool is a utility that enables you to display and modify the machine network settings. It is installed when the machine is set up. Important • To use the machine over LAN, make sure you have the equipment necessary for the connection type, such as an access point or a LAN cable. • Do not start up IJ Network Tool while printing. • Do not print when IJ Network Tool is running. • If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning thatCanon software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access. • IJ Network Tool has been verified to work on Windows XP, however, it does not support Fast User Switching. It is recommended to exit IJ Network Tool when switching users. Starting up IJ Network Tool 1. Start up IJ Network Tool as shown below. • In Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, select IJ Network Tool on the Start screen to start IJ Network Tool. If IJ Network Tool is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm, then search for "IJ Network Tool". • In Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, click Start and select All programs , Canon Utilities , IJ Network Tool , and then IJ Network Tool . Depending on the printer you are using, an administrator password is already specified for the printer at the time of purchase. When you change the network settings, authentication by the administrator password is required. For details: About the Administrator Password For improving security, it is recommended to change the administrator password. Changing the Settings in the Admin Password Sheet 189
Changing the Settings in the Wireless LAN SheetTo change the wireless network settings of the printer, connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily. If you modify the wireless network settings of the computer over wireless connection without USB connection, your computer may not be able to communicate with the machine after modifying the settings. Note • This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using. • Activate the wireless LAN setting of the printer to change the settings in the Wireless LAN sheet. 1. Start up IJ Network Tool. 2. Select the printer in Printers:. When the printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable temporarily, select the printer with "USBnnn" (where "n" is a number) appearing in the Port Name column. 3. Select Configuration... from the Settings menu. 4. Click the Wireless LAN tab. The Wireless LAN sheet is displayed. For details on the Wireless LAN sheet, see Wireless LAN Sheet . 5. Change the settings or confirm. SSID: Enter the same value that was set for the target access point. When the printer is connected with USB, the Search screen appears by clicking Search.... Set the SSID of the access point by selecting the one of the detected access points. Search Screen 190