Canon PIXMA iX6850 User Manual
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The network name (SSID) of the wireless LAN is displayed.
Note
• Enter the same SSID that the access point is configured to use. The SSID is case-sensitive.
3. Search...
The Access Points screen is displayed to select an access point to connect to.
Note
• When IJ Network Tool runs over a LAN, the button is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Connect the printer and the computer with a USB cable temporarily to change the settings.
4. Encryption Method:
Select the encryption method used over the wireless LAN.
Important
• If all encryption types of the access point, 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 and the access point match that set to the printer.
• 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.
Do Not Use
Select to disable encryption.
Use Password (WEP)
Transmission is encrypted using a WEP key you specified.
If a network password (WEP) has not been set, the WEP Details screen is displayed
automatically. To change WEP settings set before, click Configuration... to display the
screen.
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings
Use WPA/Use WPA2
Transmission is encrypted using a network key you specified.
The security has been strengthened more than WEP.
If a network key has not been set, the Authentication Type Confirmation screen is
displayed automatically. To change network key settings before, click Configuration... to
display the WPA Details screen or WPA2 Details screen.
Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings
5. Configuration...
The detailed settings screen is displayed. The network password (WEP) or the WPA/WPA2 key
selected in Encryption Method: can be confirmed and changed.
For details on WEP setting:
Changing the WEP Detailed Settings
For details on WPA or WPA2 setting:
Changing the WPA or WPA2 Detailed Settings
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