Canon mp495 - Manual (Page 756)

The printer automatically changes its authentication method to match the access
point.
Open System
In this authentication method, the communication partner is authenticated without
using WEP key even if Use WEP is selected.
Shared Key
In this authentication method, the communication partner is authenticated using the
WEP key that was set for encryption.
B
Bonjour
A service built into Mac OS X operating system to detect the connectable devices on a network
automatically.
C
Channel
Frequency channel for wireless communication. In the infrastructure mode, the channel is
automatically adjusted to match that set to the access point. This machine supports channels
1 to 13. Note that the number of channels that can be used for your wireless LAN varies
depending on the region or country.
D
Default Gateway
A relay device to connect to another network such as a router or a computer.
DHCP server functionality
The router or the access point assigns an IP address automatically whenever the printer or
the personal computer on a network starts up.
F
Firewall
It is a system that prevents an unlawful computer access in the network. To prevent, you can
use the firewall function of a broadband router, the security software installed in the computer,
or operation system for computer.
I
IEEE 802.11b
International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput
of up to 11 Mbps.
IEEE 802.11g
International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz frequency range with a throughput
of up to 54 Mbps. Compatible with 802.11b.
IEEE 802.11n
International standard for wireless LAN using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency ranges. Even
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.
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