Canon PIXMA iP7200 Series, Manual

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when using two or more antennas simultaneously or obtaining a bigger transfer rate than before
by using multiple communication channels at the same time, the transmission speed may be
influenced by the connected apparatus.
At the maximum transfer rate of 600 Mbps, it is possible to communicate with multiple computer
terminals within a dozen or so metre radius.
Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g.
IP Address
A unique number with four parts separated by dots. Every network device that is connected to
the Internet has an IP address. Example: 192.168.0.1
An IP address is usually assigned by an access point or a DHCP server of the router
automatically.
For the procedure to check the IP address of the printer, see Checking the IP Address or the
MAC Address of the Printer .
IPv4/IPv6
They are internetwork-layer protocol used on the internet. IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and IPv6
uses 128-bit addresses.
K
Key Format
Select either ASCII or Hex as the Password (WEP) key format. The character that can be used
for the WEP key differs depending on the selected key formats.
ASCII
Specify with a 5 or 13-character string that can include alphanumeric and underscore "_"
characters. It is case-sensitive.
Hex
Specify a 10-digit or 26-digit string that can contain hexadecimal (0 to 9, A to F, and a to f).
Key Length
Length of the WEP key. Select either 64 bits or 128 bits. Longer key length allows you to set a
more complex WEP key.
L
Link Quality
The status of connection between the access point and the printer excluding noise (interference)
is indicated with a value from 0 to 100%.
LPR
A platform-independent printing protocol used in TCP/IP networks. It is not supported
bidirectional communication.
M
MAC Address (AirPort ID)
Also known as the physical address. A unique and permanent hardware identifier that is
assigned to network devices by its manufacturer. MAC addresses are 48 bits long and are
written as a hexadecimal number separated by colons, i.e., 11:22:33:44:55:66. To check the
MAC address of this printer, see
Checking the IP Address or the MAC Address of the Printer .
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