Canon MF729Cx, Important Safety Instructions And Installation Manual

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Checking the SSID and Network Key
When manually setting up a wireless connection, you need to specify the SSID and network key of your wireless router. The SSID and
network key may be indicated on these networking devices. Check your devices and write down the necessary information before setting
up the connection. For more information, see the instruction manuals for your networking devices or contact your manufacturer.
SSID
A name given for identifying a specific wireless LAN. Some other terms used for SSID include "access
point name" and "network name."
Network Key
A keyword or password used for encrypting data or authenticating a network. Some other terms used
for network key include "encryption key," "WEP key," "WPA/WPA2 passphrase," and "preshared key
(PSK)."
Wireless Security Protocols
(Authentication/Encryption)
When manually setting up a wireless connection by specifying detailed settings, you need to specify
security settings. Check the following information:
Security types (WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK)
Authentication method (Open System/Shared Key)
Encryption method (TKIP/AES-CCMP)
Checking the SSID and Network Key from a Computer
The SSID or the network key may have been changed. If you do not know the SSID or the network key, you can check them by using
the Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant included with the provided DVD-ROM. The Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant can be
used on a computer connected to a wireless LAN.
If you are a Mac OS user
The provided DVD-ROM that comes with the machine does not contain the Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant for Mac OS.
It is available from the following Canon Web site:http://www.canon.com/
Insert the provided DVD-ROM into the drive on the computer.
Select a language and click [OK] if you are prompted to do so.
Click [Start Software Programs].
If the above screen is not displayed, see Displaying the [Software Programs/Manuals Setup] Screen .
If [AutoPlay] is displayed, click [Run MInst.exe].
Click [Start] for [Canon MF/LBP Wireless Setup Assistant].
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