Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Manual

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Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows.

Also refer to the access point user manual.

Confirm that the Wi-Fi router or base station conforms to the Wi-Fi 

Connection methods vary depending on whether the access point 

supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS, = 87) or not (= 89). For 

non-WPS access points, check the following information.

 

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Network name (SSID/ESSID) 

The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use. Also called the 

“access point name” or “network name”.

 

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Network authentication / data encryption (encryption method / 

encryption mode) 

The method for encrypting data during wireless transmission. Check 

which security setting is used: WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK 

(TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP), WEP (open system 

authentication), or no security.

 

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Password (encryption key / network key) 

The key used when encrypting data during wireless transmission. Also 

called the “encryption key” or “network key”.

 

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Key index (transmit key) 

The key set when WEP is used for network authentication / data 

encryption. Use “1” as the setting.

 

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If system administrator status is needed to adjust network 
settings, contact the system administrator for details.

 

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These settings are very important for network security. Exercise 
adequate caution when changing these settings.

 

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Click in the following order: [Start] menu 

► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ► 

[CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection 

setup].

 

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In the application that opens, follow the 

on-screen instructions and configure the 

setting.

 

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The following Windows settings are configured when you run the 
utility in step 2.

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Turn on media streaming 
This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access 
via Wi-Fi.

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Turn on network discovery 
This will enable the computer to see (find) the camera.

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Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) 
This allows you to check the network connection status.

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Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP) 
This will enable network devices to detect each other 
automatically.

 

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Some security software may prevent you from completing the 
settings as described here. Check the settings of your security 
software.