Canon printer PIXMA MG2920 white User Manual

							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.)
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							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
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							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
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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
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							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
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							Printing Out Network Setting InformationYou can print out the current network settings of the machine.
Important
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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
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							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.
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							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 software is attempting to access the network. If the warning message appears, set the security
software to always allow access.
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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.
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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".
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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
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							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 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
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