Canon printer PIXMA MG6620 User Manual

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
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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
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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
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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.
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Do not start up IJ Network Tool while printing.
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Do not print when IJ Network Tool is running.
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If the firewall function of your security software is turned on, a message may appear warning thatCanon...

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
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This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using.
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Activate the wireless LAN setting of the printer to change...

Note•
Enter the same SSID that the access point is configured to use. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Encryption Method: Select the encryption method used over the wireless LAN.
You can change WEP settings with selecting  Use WEP and clicking  Configuration... .
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings
You can change WPA/WPA2 settings with selecting  Use WPA/WPA2 and clicking Configuration... .
Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings
Important
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If all encryption types of the access point, printer, or computer do...

Changing the WEP Detailed Settings
Note
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This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using.
To 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.
1.
Start up IJ Network Tool.
2.
Select the printer in  Printers:.
When the...

2.Key Length:
Select either  64bit or 128bit .3.
Key Format:
Select either  ASCII or Hex .
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Key ID:
Select the Key ID (index) set to the access point.
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Authentication:
Select the authentication method to authenticate the printer's access to the access point. Normally, select  Auto. If you want to specify the method manually, select  Open System or
Shared Key  according to the setting of the access point.
7.
Click OK.
Important
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If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the...

Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings
Note
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This screen is not available depending on the printer you are using.
To 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.
The example screenshots in this section refer to the WPA detailed...

8.
Enter the passphrase, then click Next>.
Enter the passphrase set to the access point. The passphrase should be a string of 8 to 63 alphanumeric
characters or a 64-digit hexadecimal value.
If you do not know the access point passphrase, refer to the instruction manual provided with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
The dynamic encryption method is selected from either TKIP (basic encryption) or AES (secure
encryption) automatically.
Important
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If  Auto  is not displayed on  Dynamic...

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 access point 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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