Canon printer PIXMA MX490 User Manual

							Subnet MaskSubnet MaskXXX.XXX.XXX.XXXIPv6 IP Address *2Selected IP Address (IPv6)XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXX
XXXX:XXXX:XXXX:XXXXIPv6 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/AHWireless 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)DNS 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 when 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 a wireless router 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. We recommend to exit IJ Network Tool before 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, we recommend 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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Enable 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...  on 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 wireless router.
When the printer is connected with USB, the  Search screen appears by clicking  Search.... Set the
SSID of the wireless router by selecting the one of the detected wireless routers.
Search Screen
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							Note•
Enter the same SSID that the wireless router 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 wireless router, printer, or computer do not match, the printer cannot
communicate with the computer. If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the printer was switched, make sure that encryption types for the computer andthe wireless router match that set to the printer.
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If you connect to a network that is not protected with security measures, there is a risk of disclosing
data such as your personal information to a third party.
TCP/IP Setup: Sets the IP address of the printer to be used over the LAN. Specify a value appropriate for your
network environment.
6.
Click  OK.
After changing configuration, a screen is displayed asking you for confirmation before the settings are
sent to the printer. If you click  Yes, the settings are sent to the printer and the  Transmitted Settings
screen is displayed.
Note
•
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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							Changing the WEP Detailed Settings
Note
•
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 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...  on the Settings  menu.
4.
Click the  Wireless LAN  tab.
5.
Select Use WEP  in Encryption Method:  and click Configuration... .
The  WEP Details  screen is displayed.
6.
Change the settings or confirm.
When changing the password (WEP key), the same change must be made to the password (WEP key)
of the wireless router.
1.
WEP Key:
Enter the same key as the one set to the wireless router. The number of characters and character type that can be entered differ depending on the combination of the key length and key format.
 Key Length64bit128bitKey FormatASCII5 characters13 charactersHexadecimal ( Hex
)10 digits26 digits
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							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
•
If the printer cannot communicate with the computer after the encryption type of the printer was
switched, make sure that encryption types for the computer and the wireless router match that set
to the printer.
Note
•
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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							Changing the WPA/WPA2 Detailed Settings
Note
•
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 settings.
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...  on the Settings  menu.
4.
Click the  Wireless LAN  tab.
5.
Select Use WPA/WPA2  in Encryption Method:  and click Configuration... .
The  WPA/WPA2 Details  screen is displayed.
If encryption is not set to the printer, the  Authentication Type Confirmation screen is displayed. Go to
step 7.
6.
Click  Change Settings... .
7.
Check the client authentication type and click  Next>.
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							8.
Enter the passphrase, then 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
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If  Auto  is not displayed on  Dynamic Encryption Type: , select either TKIP(Basic Encryption)  or
AES(Secure Encryption) .
9.
Click Finish .
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