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Glossary
DHCP function•
A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other
devices connected to the network.
IP address•
A numerical identication assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network.
Set Printer IP Address Screen is Displayed
Network Key•
A password required to set to prevent unauthorized access to communication.
Make sure that you follow "Connection Checklist" on
page 11, then click Connect (A).
Check 1
When obtaining an IP address automatically, make sure that the DHCP function of the
access point is active.
For details on how to check the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with the
access point or contact its manufacturer.
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Enable the DHCP function of the access point, select Get IP address automatically
(B), then click Connect (A).
For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with
the access point or contact its manufacturer.
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Check 3
Turn off the access point, turn it back on, then click
Connect (A).
Check 2
If the problem is not solved even after following Check 1 to 3, follow the procedure
below to specify the IP address.
Check 4
Enter the value you want to specify for each of IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Default Gateway or Router (D).
Click Connect (A).
Select Use next IP address (C).
Check 4
Is the rewall function of your security software active?
A message may appear on the computer monitor warning that Canon software is
attempting to access the network.
If the warning message appears, set the security software to always allow access.
MAC address•
A unique number assigned to each network device.
MAC address ltering•
A function to block access from unauthorized wireless devices by saving the MAC addresses of specic
wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand.
Firewall•
A system to use computers connected to the Internet and corporate networks safely. It protects
computers and corporate networks against unauthorized access, or restricts unauthorized access to
corporate networks and the Internet.
Set the access point to accept the MAC address of the machine.
For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the
manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.
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To check the MAC address of the machine, print the Network Conguration
Page, then check MAC Address. To print the Network Conguration Page,
press the Maintenance button 11 times to display the screen shown to the right,
then press the Black button or the Color button.
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