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Question posted by hoseamalone on February 21st, 2012

How Do I Change The Network Name To My Mx420 Canon Fax And Printer?

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Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 2

... or application software. P.6 Description for operation or additional explanations. is ChangedNames of functions, etc. Find a description related to the access point. Other Troubleshooting Tips Forgotten or Do Not Know the Access Point Name/Network Name (SSID), Security Protocol (encryption standard), and Network Key The Machine is Not Detected after setup, refer to...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 3

... a network name. • SSID broadcast An access point's periodic transmission of a signal revealing its SSID. • Stealth mode A function to prevent the SSID of "Connection Checklist" on page 15, then press the left FUNCTION button (A) on how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point again. To establish a connection without changing...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 5

...11n standard only? Multiple access points with the same name are found. is configured to the manual supplied ...encryption standard of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to each network device.  When you have only one ...change the settings of the access point, refer to other devices connected to the network. • MAC address A unique number assigned to each network...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 6

... "Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, then configure settings again. ... back on. • After that the entered access point name/network name (SSID) is correct, then press the OK button again. Change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 7

...point name or a network name. WPS The device may not be entered again. Enable the DHCP function of the access point or specify the IP address of the machine. • For details on how to change ...; For the procedure to configure WPS settings of specific wireless devices (computers, printers, etc.) to the access point beforehand. • DHCP function A function to automatically assign required information (...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 8

..." in the printed manual: Getting Started. • Check Check the printer settings (B), click Next (C), then click Wireless LAN Setup Information on the Check Printer Settings dialog box to configure settings of "Connection Checklist" on your computer. Check 2 Is the machine connected to a network? • To confirm the connection status, press the Setup button...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 9

Check Printer Settings dialog box is active. • For details on how to check settings of the network device, refer to the manual supplied with the network device or contact its manufacturer. Disable the privacy separator feature. • For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 10

...Information (B) on how to change the settings of the network device, refer to the manual supplied with the network device or contact its manufacturer...printers) connected to allow or restrict access from network devices with the network device or contact its manufacturer. Glossary • IP address A numerical identification assigned to each computer or network device connected to a network...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 11

... below. Press a key to toggle character options for the machine again after the Network Environment is Changed Check Wait until the IP address is assigned to the computer. You may need ... Point Name/Network Name (SSID), Security Protocol (encryption standard), and Network Key Check Check the access point settings. • For details on how to check the settings of the screen changes between ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 12

...Entering the Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine Action Enter the access point name/network name (SSID) and security setting (WEP, WPA, etc.) on the right of the target position...Other setup, then press the OK button. 11 SP Each time you press this button, the entry mode changes between numeric mode 123, upper case mode ABC and lower case mode abc. Button 1 2 3 4 ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 13

... following steps according to the selected security protocol. Change the encryption type to something other than TKIP or change the standard to something other than IEEE802.11n, then configure wireless LAN settings again. • When the access point is set as that the access point name/network name (SSID) is correct, then press the OK...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 16

...then turn it back on ? so that its manufacturer. 15 Configure the computer and network device. • For the procedures, refer to the manual supplied with as few obstacles as possible. Check 2...installed in IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b (2.4 GHz). • For details on how to change the operating mode of the access point, refer to the manuals supplied with the access point or contact its...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 17

...Device settings > LAN settings > Change wireless/wired > Wireless LAN active to access the network. Check 7 Is wired LAN...networks and the Internet. 16 If the Ethernet cable is not lit, press the Setup button, then using a router, are the Ethernet cables of the printer... and computer connected to the LAN side of the router? • For details on the computer monitor warning that Canon...
MX420 series Getting Started - Page 57

...(dpi) 4800* (horizontal) X 1200 (vertical) * Ink droplets can be changed. External dimensions Approx. 18.1 (W) X 16.4 (D) X 7.8 (H) inches ...(Based on ITU-T No.1 chart for US specifications and Canon FAX Standard chart No.1 for Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP)...Other Features: Administration password Fax Specifications Applicable line Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) Communication mode ...
Quick Guide - Page 3

... print function of your Web browser to unavoidable reasons. from the pop-up menu. 3 Canon shall not be liable for any text, photo or image published in the Online Manual (hereinafter referred to as a result of changes in or deletion of information in this guide. Click Show Details or (Down Arrow). 3. See...
Quick Guide - Page 5

... is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. Note • The formal name of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Trademarks and Licenses • Microsoft...registered trademark of Windows Vista is Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. 5 and licensed to Canon Inc. • All other countries and is used under license. • Google Cloud...
Quick Guide - Page 8

...When using Mac OS X v10.8. You can download My Image Garden from the Canon website. Internet connection is required depending on the screens displayed when using Image Display... appear in mind. • Refer to the Canon website for products supporting Quick Menu. • Available functions and settings vary depending on your scanner or printer. Click the image displayed in Image Display or ...
Quick Guide - Page 23

... format varies depending on the registered printer/scanner. Click to the Shortcut Menu. (3) Model Name Area The printer/scanner model name registered in the Preferences dialog is displayed. Start Starts the selected application, opens the selected manual, or accesses the Canon website. In addition, control-click a function icon to display a menu containing the following commands...
Quick Guide - Page 29

... at the bottom of Quick Menu compatible scanners installed on your computer. 29 from the Canon Quick Menu. Click to display a list of the Main Menu. • Click the printer/scanner model name displayed in the Registered Model Name area in the Preferences dialog may be sent to display a list of the following operations...
Quick Guide - Page 30

...USB connection: Canon XXX series For network connection: Canon XXX series Network (Where XXX is the model name.) Note If an all-in-one according to access the Canon website periodically...CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. You can check the update information. 30 In that case, select one inkjet printer is selected for Printer, the same printer will be automatically selected for USB connection and network...

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