Connecting to the Wireless Network

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If you don't know your Access Point / Router name or SSID*, or the Passphrase or Network key for your wireless network, you can find this information during Standard setup using the Setup CD-ROM or the downloaded file (Mini Master Setup).

*The terms 'SSID' and 'AccessPoint / Router' refer to a name used to identify the specific Access Point or Router. "Passphrase' and 'Network Key' refer to a password required to prevent unauthorized access to communication.

Look for the Confirm the access point name or the Confirm the network key (automatic display) buttons during the setup procedure.

Clicking either of these buttons will give the needed information. On a Mac OS X system you may need to click 'Allow' on one or more windows after clicking either of the above buttons. See example below of the Wireless Lan Setup Information window. (appearance varies depending on Operating System). Use the provided information when selecting the Access Point / Router and for entering the Network Key (Steps 4-2 and 4-4 on the previous page).

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Canon MG5420 manual Connecting to the Wireless Network

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