Canon PIXMA MX420 Network Setup Troubleshooting

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AAdvanced setupSSID•An identifier to identify the specific access point. Also called an access point name or a network name.An access point's periodic transmission of a signal revealing its SSID.Stealth mode•A function to prevent the SSID of the access point from appearing on other wireless devices.SSID broadcast•GlossaryProblems during Network SetupEasy setupCheckThe Target Access Point is Not Displayed (Detected)Make sure that you follow Check 1, 2, 3 and 4 of"Connection Checklist" on page 15, then press the leftFUNCTION button (A) on the machine to search for theaccess point again.Turn off the access point, turn it back on,then press the left FUNCTION button (A) onthe machine to search for the access pointagain.Is SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) disabled or is the stealth modeenabled on the access point?For details on how to check the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied with theaccess point or contact its manufacturer.•Enable SSID broadcast (connection via "ANY" SSID, etc.) or disable the stealth mode,then press the left FUNCTION button (A) on the machine to search for the access pointagain.For details on how to change the settings of the access point, refer to the manual supplied withthe access point or contact its manufacturer.•To establish a connection without changing the access point settings, refer to "Enteringthe Access Point's Wireless LAN Settings Directly on the Machine" on page 11.Check 3Check 2Check 1Is "WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" set as a security protocol (encryption standard) on theaccess point?Check 4"WPA/WPA2 Enterprise" is not supported on the machine.Change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point, then configuresettings again.For details on how to change the security protocol (encryption standard) for the access point,refer to the manual supplied with the access point or contact its manufacturer.•For the procedure to configure settings of the machine, refer to "Wireless Setup Using EasySetup" in the printed manual: Getting Started.•