Canon printer PIXMA MG6821 User Manual

Network Communication (Windows)
Checking and Changing Network Settings
IJ Network Tool (Network Connection)
IJ Network Tool (Other Screens)
Network Communication Tips
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Checking and Changing Network Settings
IJ Network Tool
Changing Settings in Wireless LAN Sheet
Changing WEP Detailed Settings
Changing WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings
Changing Settings in Wired LAN Sheet
Changing Settings in Admin Password Sheet
Monitoring Wireless Network Status
Changing Settings in Direct Connection
Initializing Network Settings
Viewing 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

Changing Settings in 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

Note

Changing WEP Detailed Settings
Note

2.Key Length:
Select either  64bit or 128bit .3.
Key Format:
Select either  ASCII or Hex .
4.
Key ID:
Select the Key ID (index) set to the wireless router.
5.
Authentication:
Select the authentication method to authenticate the printer's access to the wireless router. Normally, select  Auto. If you want to specify the method manually, select  Open System or
Shared Key  according to the setting of the wireless router.
7.
Click OK.
Important

Changing WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings
Note

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

Important