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Question posted by glenjacobs1957 on August 30th, 2012

Wep Key Number

trying to print something off the internet and the printer is asking for my WEP key number.  Where do i find this?

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Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 2

...wired connection. Description for wireless connection. P.7 The Machine is Not Displayed (Detected) P.7 Check Printer Settings dialog box is Displayed Connection failed. Other Troubleshooting Tips Forgotten or Do Not Know the...Point Name/Network Name (SSID), Security Protocol (encryption standard), and Network Key The Machine is Displayed P.5 The following symbols are enabled. is Changed...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 3

..., refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its SSID. • Stealth mode A function to "Wireless Setup Using Easy Setup" in the printed manual: Getting Started. Also called an access point name or a network name. • SSID broadcast An access point's periodic transmission of a signal revealing its manufacturer...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 4

...or contact its manufacturer. is Not Displayed (Detected)" on how to check the WEP key number of the machine, press the Setup button, then using an access point that ...Access Point is Displayed Check Check 1 Is WEP key number 2, 3 or 4 of the access point in use WEP key number 1 of the access point, or select a WEP key number by entering wireless connection settings of the access...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 5

...to or / / in "Entering the Access Point's Glossary • MAC address A unique number assigned to each network device. • MAC address filtering A function to block access from unauthorized... DHCP function A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other than IEEE802.11n, then configure wireless LAN settings again. • For details ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 7

...printers or other devices connected to identify the specific access point. Perform setup again by saving the MAC addresses of the machine, refer to inactive DHCP function or incorrect network key...A unique number assigned to each network device. • MAC address filtering A function to block access from unauthorized wireless devices by following the procedures in the printed manual: Getting...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 8

...procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. If the machine is not connected to Active. Refer to ...Setup Using Easy Setup" 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 the information...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 9

...function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to the network. • Privacy separator feature A function... to prevent communication between multiple wireless devices (such as computers and printers) connected to an access point. Check 1 For a wireless connection, make sure that you...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 10

... or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. • Click Wireless LAN Setup Information (B) on the Check Printer Settings dialog box to display the access point ...function A function to automatically assign required information (IP address, etc.) to computers, printers or other devices connected to the network. • Privacy separator feature A function to prevent communication...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 11

...Do Not Know the Access Point Name/Network Name (SSID), Security Protocol (encryption standard), and Network Key Check Check the access point settings. • For details on page 11. 3 Repeat and ...assigned to the computer. Follow the procedure below. For details on assigned characters, refer to "Key Assignments" on how to check the settings of the Numeric buttons to switch to the character ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 12

...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 using the [ or ] button, ... TUV tuv 9 9 WXYZ wxyz 0 0 # - . ENGLISH • To enter characters assigned to the same key successively (e.g., enter "N" then "O"), press the ] button (B) to move the cursor by one character to the right ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 13

... IEEE802.11g with the access point or contact its manufacturer. • Enter upper and lower case letters of the following steps according to . on page WEP Go to the selected security protocol. Disable Go to "Character Entry" on page 10. • Enter the same access point name/network name (SSID) as...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 14

... the Numeric buttons, then press the OK button. • Enter upper and lower case letters of the alphabet correctly. ENGLISH 10-A WEP 1 Select the WEP key number you want to use, then press the OK button. • When using the Numeric buttons, then press the OK button. • Enter upper and lower ...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 15

... to the default state. • Perform setup again by the following the procedures in "Wireless Setup" and onward or "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. The LAN setting of the machine to proceed with settings. Wireless LAN SSID Data encryption TCP/IP setting Wired LAN TCP/IP...
Network Setup Troubleshooting - Page 17

...lit, press the Setup button, then using a router, are the Ethernet cables of the printer and computer connected to the manual supplied with the router or contact its manufacturer. Perform setup...the procedures in "Wired Setup" and onward in the printed manual: Getting Started. If the Ethernet cable is attempting to corporate networks and the Internet. 16 Check 5 Is the Wi-Fi lamp (A) lit...
MX420 series Getting Started - Page 57

... Bluetooth connection is required. Interface USB Port: Hi-Speed USB *1 Direct Print Port: PictBridge Bluetooth v2.0 (Option) *2 *3 *4 USB flash drive ...) Sequential broadcasting (max. 21 destinations) Rejected numbers (max. 10 destinations) 55 Since the Hi... (H) mm * With the Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted. Security: WEP (64/128 bits) WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES) WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) ...
Quick Guide - Page 8

... supporting Quick Menu. • Available functions and settings vary depending on your scanner or printer. Internet connection fees apply. 8 General Notes (Quick Menu) Quick Menu is subject to image... displayed when using Image Display for downloading. Keep these points in Image Display or to edit/print selected items, you need to the Canon website for selecting the folders to be used. When...
Quick Guide - Page 23

.... (Help) Opens this guide. (Close) Closes the Main Menu. 23 The model name display 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. In addition, control-click a function icon to display a menu containing...
Quick Guide - Page 29

... 29 Display the Preferences dialog by one of the Main Menu. • Click the printer/scanner model name displayed in the Registered Model Name area in the Main Menu. •...Scanner Displays the scanner model name. from the Canon Quick Menu. Preferences Dialog You can register a printer/scanner model, region, etc. in the displayed menu. • Click (Preferences Dialog) displayed at...
Quick Guide - Page 30

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Quick Guide - Page 32

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