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... Laser printers ...17 Troubleshooting 24 An indicator light is not on ...24 The Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software screen does not appear 25 I cannot find the network settings of my computer's wireless adapter 25 My MAC address is not listed on the Select your N5 Wireless Adapter screen 26 My network is not listed on the Connect to the...
... Laser printers ...17 Troubleshooting 24 An indicator light is not on ...24 The Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software screen does not appear 25 I cannot find the network settings of my computer's wireless adapter 25 My MAC address is not listed on the Select your N5 Wireless Adapter screen 26 My network is not listed on the Connect to the...
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... - Introduction Thank you need to locate the printer next to the network, have TCP/IP active and running, and have one of the following operating systems: - You no longer need : • The Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter • An existing 802.11b Wireless Ethernet network • A network-capable Lexmark printer To find out if your printer is compatible with your...
... - Introduction Thank you need to locate the printer next to the network, have TCP/IP active and running, and have one of the following operating systems: - You no longer need : • The Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter • An existing 802.11b Wireless Ethernet network • A network-capable Lexmark printer To find out if your printer is compatible with your...
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... provides you with the quality of service you expect. Step 1: Select a location for your printer adapter Choosing the correct location for your access point if your network has an infrastructure configuration For more information, refer to your network documentation or contact your printer adapter Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software CD USB cable Continental European power plug...
... provides you with the quality of service you expect. Step 1: Select a location for your printer adapter Choosing the correct location for your access point if your network has an infrastructure configuration For more information, refer to your network documentation or contact your printer adapter Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software CD USB cable Continental European power plug...
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...Lexmark N5 Wireless Printer Adapter Setup Utility. It is very important that you to complete the steps in the system tray, selected from the Start Programs menu, or selected from the Start Settings Control Panel menu. You need to refer to write down the original values of the network... found in subsequent utility screens. 9 Click Continue. 10 Open the configuration utility for your computer's wireless adapter. 8 Read the information on the screen thoroughly. SSID/Network name Mode Channel WEP/Authentication Key Setup 8 This will help you understand the setup process.
...Lexmark N5 Wireless Printer Adapter Setup Utility. It is very important that you to complete the steps in the system tray, selected from the Start Programs menu, or selected from the Start Settings Control Panel menu. You need to refer to write down the original values of the network... found in subsequent utility screens. 9 Click Continue. 10 Open the configuration utility for your computer's wireless adapter. 8 Read the information on the screen thoroughly. SSID/Network name Mode Channel WEP/Authentication Key Setup 8 This will help you understand the setup process.
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... values have been changed, apply the changes, and then close the computer's wireless adapter configuration utility. 14 Return to the values shown on the bottom cover of your computer's wireless adapter network settings to the Lexmark N5 Wireless Printer Adapter Setup Utility and click Continue. 9 Your printer adapter is the device whose MAC address matches the MAC address on the...
... values have been changed, apply the changes, and then close the computer's wireless adapter configuration utility. 14 Return to the values shown on the bottom cover of your computer's wireless adapter network settings to the Lexmark N5 Wireless Printer Adapter Setup Utility and click Continue. 9 Your printer adapter is the device whose MAC address matches the MAC address on the...
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... the changes, and then close the computer's wireless adapter configuration utility. 23 Return to the Lexmark N5 Wireless Printer Adapter Setup Utility and click Continue. 11 • If you connected your printer adapter to a laser printer, a network port for your laser printer is defined. Note: Do not exit the Lexmark N5 Wireless Printer Adapter Setup Utility. Setup Note: It may help you...
... the changes, and then close the computer's wireless adapter configuration utility. 23 Return to the Lexmark N5 Wireless Printer Adapter Setup Utility and click Continue. 11 • If you connected your printer adapter to a laser printer, a network port for your laser printer is defined. Note: Do not exit the Lexmark N5 Wireless Printer Adapter Setup Utility. Setup Note: It may help you...
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...and Windows XP" on the same network as your printer adapter, and then click Continue. 8 A network port for your laser printer is defined. Note: Your screen may look different from the one shown. 7 Verify that your computer's wireless adapter is on page 18 to install the... printer software. 5 Click Continue. 19 Setup 2 When the software installation screen appears, click Install Now. 6 Select Additional PC installation. 3 Click Next on the InstallShield Wizard screen. 4 Select Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and Laser.
...and Windows XP" on the same network as your printer adapter, and then click Continue. 8 A network port for your laser printer is defined. Note: Your screen may look different from the one shown. 7 Verify that your computer's wireless adapter is on page 18 to install the... printer software. 5 Click Continue. 19 Setup 2 When the software installation screen appears, click Install Now. 6 Select Additional PC installation. 3 Click Next on the InstallShield Wizard screen. 4 Select Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and Laser.
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Click Finished, and then follow the steps under "Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP" on the same network as your printer adapter, and then click Continue. 8 A network port for your laser printer is defined. 4 Select Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and Laser. 7 Verify that your computer's wireless adapter is on page 18 to install the printer software. 5 Click Continue. 6 Select Additional PC installation. Note: Your screen may look different from the one shown. 21 Setup
Click Finished, and then follow the steps under "Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP" on the same network as your printer adapter, and then click Continue. 8 A network port for your laser printer is defined. 4 Select Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and Laser. 7 Verify that your computer's wireless adapter is on page 18 to install the printer software. 5 Click Continue. 6 Select Additional PC installation. Note: Your screen may look different from the one shown. 21 Setup
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4 Select Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and Laser. 7 Verify that your laser printer is defined. Note: Your screen may look different from the one shown. 23 Setup Click Finished, and then follow the steps under "Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP" on the same network as your printer adapter, and then click Continue. 8 A network port for your computer's wireless adapter is on page 18 to install the printer software. 5 Click Continue. 6 Select Additional PC installation.
4 Select Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and Laser. 7 Verify that your laser printer is defined. Note: Your screen may look different from the one shown. 23 Setup Click Finished, and then follow the steps under "Windows 98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP" on the same network as your printer adapter, and then click Continue. 8 A network port for your computer's wireless adapter is on page 18 to install the printer software. 5 Click Continue. 6 Select Additional PC installation.
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... not on 24 The Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software 25 screen does not appear I cannot find the network settings of my computer's 25 wireless adapter My MAC address is not listed on the Select your N5 26 Wireless Adapter screen My network is not listed on the Connect to the network 26 (automatic) screen ...I do not know the hexadecimal format of my WEP key 27 Setup was not successful (My printer was not found 27 on the network) The Lexmark printer software ...
... not on 24 The Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software 25 screen does not appear I cannot find the network settings of my computer's 25 wireless adapter My MAC address is not listed on the Select your N5 26 Wireless Adapter screen My network is not listed on the Connect to the network 26 (automatic) screen ...I do not know the hexadecimal format of my WEP key 27 Setup was not successful (My printer was not found 27 on the network) The Lexmark printer software ...
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... necessary, double-click setup.exe. d Continue with your computer. 3 Reinsert the Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software CD. The Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software screen does not appear 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Restart your computer's wireless adapter hardware. I cannot find the network settings of my computer's wireless adapter A wireless adapter configuration utility is provided with step 2 on page 6. Once the utility...
... necessary, double-click setup.exe. d Continue with your computer. 3 Reinsert the Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software CD. The Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software screen does not appear 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Restart your computer's wireless adapter hardware. I cannot find the network settings of my computer's wireless adapter A wireless adapter configuration utility is provided with step 2 on page 6. Once the utility...
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... the previous screen, and then reenter the data. • Reset the printer adapter. Troubleshooting 26 My network is not listed on the Connect to your network documentation or contact your N5 Wireless Adapter screen • Click Search Again. • Verify that all three printer adapter lights are on . • If you manually entered the SSID, verify the...
... the previous screen, and then reenter the data. • Reset the printer adapter. Troubleshooting 26 My network is not listed on the Connect to your network documentation or contact your N5 Wireless Adapter screen • Click Search Again. • Verify that all three printer adapter lights are on . • If you manually entered the SSID, verify the...
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..., refer to the documentation that came with DHCP to an Ad hoc network, you may need to reconfigure your computer's wireless adapter. If the network is not active, you can see the LexmarkN5 network using the wireless search feature, it is valid. Setup was not successful (My printer was... switched from an infrastructure network with your computer's wireless adapter. • If the computer appears on the network, but the printer does not, go to Step 9: "Set up your printer adapter on the network" on page 6, and repeat the install process. • ...
..., refer to the documentation that came with DHCP to an Ad hoc network, you may need to reconfigure your computer's wireless adapter. If the network is not active, you can see the LexmarkN5 network using the wireless search feature, it is valid. Setup was not successful (My printer was... switched from an infrastructure network with your computer's wireless adapter. • If the computer appears on the network, but the printer does not, go to Step 9: "Set up your printer adapter on the network" on page 6, and repeat the install process. • ...
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...ROM drive icon. Click the ? The Lexmark printer software installation screen does not appear 1 Close all cables to the printer, printer adapter, electrical outlet, and network connection are secure (pages 4 through 5). • Click Refresh. • If your printer adapter is on a remote subnet, click ... supply, and then plug it in the list of available printers • Make sure the computer's wireless adapter network settings have been restored to a laser printer, run the Network Configuration Utility. c If necessary, double-click setup.exe. If not, continue with the following steps:...
...ROM drive icon. Click the ? The Lexmark printer software installation screen does not appear 1 Close all cables to the printer, printer adapter, electrical outlet, and network connection are secure (pages 4 through 5). • Click Refresh. • If your printer adapter is on a remote subnet, click ... supply, and then plug it in the list of available printers • Make sure the computer's wireless adapter network settings have been restored to a laser printer, run the Network Configuration Utility. c If necessary, double-click setup.exe. If not, continue with the following steps:...
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.... 31 How Do I ...? Generally, an icon for your network. Note: Many wireless adapter configuration utilities have a search feature to : Change the computer's network settings Change the printer adapter network settings Print a test page Uninstall the printer software Uninstall the Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software Manually configure the network printer Select the network printer port Check the printer status Specify a fixed...
.... 31 How Do I ...? Generally, an icon for your network. Note: Many wireless adapter configuration utilities have a search feature to : Change the computer's network settings Change the printer adapter network settings Print a test page Uninstall the printer software Uninstall the Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software Manually configure the network printer Select the network printer port Check the printer status Specify a fixed...
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... printer adapter network settings The printer adapter network settings include the following: • SSID/Network name • Network Mode • Channel • Authentication Type To change the settings. MAC address Note: If your MAC address is already connected to activate DHCP using the Wireless Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1 From the Start menu, click Programs Lexmark Printer Adapter Wireless Setup...
... printer adapter network settings The printer adapter network settings include the following: • SSID/Network name • Network Mode • Channel • Authentication Type To change the settings. MAC address Note: If your MAC address is already connected to activate DHCP using the Wireless Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1 From the Start menu, click Programs Lexmark Printer Adapter Wireless Setup...
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...that came with your computer, and then follow the instructions on page 12. 6 If you are already in your network, skip the Reset your network printer. 3 Select Properties from the sidebar menu. 4 From the General tab, click Print Test Page. 5 Change the appropriate... click Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, right-click the icon for your computer's wireless adapter screen. Uninstall the printer software Inkjet printers 1 From the Start menu, click Programs or All Programs the name of your Lexmark printer Lexmark Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on page 17. 33 How Do I...?
...that came with your computer, and then follow the instructions on page 12. 6 If you are already in your network, skip the Reset your network printer. 3 Select Properties from the sidebar menu. 4 From the General tab, click Print Test Page. 5 Change the appropriate... click Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, right-click the icon for your computer's wireless adapter screen. Uninstall the printer software Inkjet printers 1 From the Start menu, click Programs or All Programs the name of your Lexmark printer Lexmark Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on page 17. 33 How Do I...?
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...DHCP. IP address. Network name. For example, 157.184.0.1. Also, one of your computer's wireless adapter network settings. The particular networking framework (Ad hoc or Infrastructure) that acts as peer-to a network without the use of your computer's wireless adapter network settings. A communications path... on the same network. Glossary Access point. Ad hoc. With dynamic addressing, a device can be accessed by first going through an access point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate with a wired network. A Lexmark printing device that ...
...DHCP. IP address. Network name. For example, 157.184.0.1. Also, one of your computer's wireless adapter network settings. The particular networking framework (Ad hoc or Infrastructure) that acts as peer-to a network without the use of your computer's wireless adapter network settings. A communications path... on the same network. Glossary Access point. Ad hoc. With dynamic addressing, a device can be accessed by first going through an access point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate with a wired network. A Lexmark printing device that ...
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... from another . SSID. System tray. WEP provides security by encrypting data over radio waves so that identifies a wireless network. A portion of your computer's wireless adapter network settings, is also referred to as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS (Basic ... unique SSID. WEP. A collection of miniature icons that let different types of your computer's wireless adapter network settings, is protected as your network. On TCP/IP networks, subnets are protocols that allow easy access to system functions such as it is a security protocol...
... from another . SSID. System tray. WEP provides security by encrypting data over radio waves so that identifies a wireless network. A portion of your computer's wireless adapter network settings, is also referred to as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS (Basic ... unique SSID. WEP. A collection of miniature icons that let different types of your computer's wireless adapter network settings, is protected as your network. On TCP/IP networks, subnets are protocols that allow easy access to system functions such as it is a security protocol...