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Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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... up your printer...5 Setting up the printer hardware...5 Choosing a connection method 13 Preparing to connect wirelessly 14 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 14 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 14 Connecting to... a wireless network using Windows 16 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 16 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 18 Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Connecting using a USB cable 32 ...
... up your printer...5 Setting up the printer hardware...5 Choosing a connection method 13 Preparing to connect wirelessly 14 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 14 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 14 Connecting to... a wireless network using Windows 16 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 16 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 18 Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Connecting using a USB cable 32 ...
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... Sheet before making any cable or electrical connection. 1 Set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer 5
... Sheet before making any cable or electrical connection. 1 Set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer 5
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...using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using a USB cable" on page 34. Connect to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 16. Choosing a connection method 13 Connect... cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using Windows For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using an Ethernet network" on page 32. Connect to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on...
...using Macintosh For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using a USB cable" on page 34. Connect to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 16. Choosing a connection method 13 Connect... cable For detailed steps, see "Connecting using Windows For detailed steps, see "Information you will need to a wireless network using an Ethernet network" on page 32. Connect to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 14 and "Installing the printer on...
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... Select the key currently in the provided spaces. or - A list of MAC addresses can join the network. When installing the printer on a wireless router so that only those devices with your network uses more information on configuring 802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the network. - WEP...Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password • Certificates Note: For more than one WEP key, enter up the printer on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is ...
... Select the key currently in the provided spaces. or - A list of MAC addresses can join the network. When installing the printer on a wireless router so that only those devices with your network uses more information on configuring 802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the network. - WEP...Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password • Certificates Note: For more than one WEP key, enter up the printer on a wireless network Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until prompted to do so by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is ...
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It will appear on the MAC address sheet that came with the printer. Refer to connect wirelessly 15 Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, then the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page. The MAC address appears in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address.
It will appear on the MAC address sheet that came with the printer. Refer to connect wirelessly 15 Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, then the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page. The MAC address appears in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address.
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... 4 Click Agree. Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the Software and Documentation CD. Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 16 Make sure the printer and computer are using is set up and working properly. • The computer you want ..., and then turn the printer on and ready. Connecting to a wireless network using Windows Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is connected to the same wireless network where you are fully on .
... 4 Click Agree. Do not connect the USB cable until instructed to do so on the Software and Documentation CD. Connecting to a wireless network using Windows 16 Make sure the printer and computer are using is set up and working properly. • The computer you want ..., and then turn the printer on and ready. Connecting to a wireless network using Windows Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows) Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure that: • Your wireless network is connected to the same wireless network where you are fully on .
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Choose Advanced only if you can print wirelessly. 9 Follow the on the wireless network and the printer. Connecting to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 9 for each computer. 5 Click Suggested. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Remove the label covering the USB port on the back of the printer. 8 ...you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you want to customize your installation. 10 To allow other computers on the wireless network to a wireless network using Windows 17 Note: After the printer is the recommended path to complete the software installation.
Choose Advanced only if you can print wirelessly. 9 Follow the on the wireless network and the printer. Connecting to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and step 9 for each computer. 5 Click Suggested. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Remove the label covering the USB port on the back of the printer. 8 ...you to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you want to customize your installation. 10 To allow other computers on the wireless network to a wireless network using Windows 17 Note: After the printer is the recommended path to complete the software installation.
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... (Macintosh) Prepare to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the Software and Documentation CD. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network pop-up menu, select print server xxxxxx, where the x's are the last six ...
... (Macintosh) Prepare to configure the printer 1 Locate the printer MAC address on the Software and Documentation CD. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 18 c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network pop-up menu, select print server xxxxxx, where the x's are the last six ...
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... c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up menu, select your Network Mode if you use the printer wirelessly To print to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you are using Macintosh 19 c From the Welcome screen, click Continue. c Click AirPort.... as Rendezvous in the CD or DVD drive. g From the Easy Install screen, click Install. Configure your computer to use to protect your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your computer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple...
... c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up menu, select your Network Mode if you use the printer wirelessly To print to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you are using Macintosh 19 c From the Welcome screen, click Continue. c Click AirPort.... as Rendezvous in the CD or DVD drive. g From the Easy Install screen, click Install. Configure your computer to use to protect your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer to join your computer: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Apple...
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... folder. 3 Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20 All necessary software is complete. 2 Add the printer: a For IP printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Apple menu, choose...
... folder. 3 Double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20 All necessary software is complete. 2 Add the printer: a For IP printing: In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Apple menu, choose...
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...concrete. • The printer is located away from obstacles that may interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on the ...computer from other computers on the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on networking terms and concepts, refer to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that: • The printer is turned on and ...
...concrete. • The printer is located away from obstacles that may interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The printer driver is installed on the ...computer from other computers on the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on networking terms and concepts, refer to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that: • The printer is turned on and ...
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...COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Refer to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is using matches the wireless network SSID. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Try one or more information on printing a network setup page, refer to these devices. Make sure the SSID ... Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on your Web...
...COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Refer to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is using matches the wireless network SSID. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Try one or more information on printing a network setup page, refer to these devices. Make sure the SSID ... Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on your Web...
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... down the SSID. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed in a safe place for the wireless access point when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored. Note: Make sure you do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 ...click Apple menu System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of the network the computer is connected to Step 2. In Mac OS X version 10...
... down the SSID. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed in a safe place for the wireless access point when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another selection where settings are stored. Note: Make sure you do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 ...click Apple menu System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 Click AirPort. The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as four sets of the network the computer is connected to Step 2. In Mac OS X version 10...
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...Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. The "Router" entry is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, then the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. ASCII characters in a WPA ...passphrase are case-sensitive. If your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your wireless network. ASCII characters in a WEP key are case-sensitive. d Click Advanced. The "Router" entry is using ...
...Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. The "Router" entry is using Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, then the WEP key should be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. ASCII characters in a WPA ...passphrase are case-sensitive. If your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your wireless network. ASCII characters in a WEP key are case-sensitive. d Click Advanced. The "Router" entry is using ...
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... • If you are using a new one or more of the following: • Make sure that the USB cable is not damaged. Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the USB cable,... you must enable split tunneling. Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be horizontal or vertical. 2 Attach the small, square connector to your wireless network. To connect to the printer. Note: If you attach the USB cable, then there may be on your local network when connected to a...
... • If you are using a new one or more of the following: • Make sure that the USB cable is not damaged. Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the USB cable,... you must enable split tunneling. Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be horizontal or vertical. 2 Attach the small, square connector to your wireless network. To connect to the printer. Note: If you attach the USB cable, then there may be on your local network when connected to a...
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... capital letters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. ASCII characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Be sure to enter a different network. 2 Click Next. 3 Enter the SSID..., wireless mode, and channel (if ad hoc is selected) information. 4 Click Next, and then continue the installation. WEP key A valid WEP key must be : ...
... capital letters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. ASCII characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. Be sure to enter a different network. 2 Click Next. 3 Enter the SSID..., wireless mode, and channel (if ad hoc is selected) information. 4 Click Next, and then continue the installation. WEP key A valid WEP key must be : ...
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... want to your system support person, or refer to enter a different network. 2 Click Next, and then complete the required network information. THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that the access point broadcasts on the last screen, but the printer will join the remote network when it is...COMPUTER IS TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the printer and/or the computer closer to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for remote installations). To avoid viewing this screen, use the Advanced installation ...
... want to your system support person, or refer to enter a different network. 2 Click Next, and then complete the required network information. THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS NOT FUNCTIONING Confirm that the access point broadcasts on the last screen, but the printer will join the remote network when it is...COMPUTER IS TOO FAR AWAY FROM THE ACCESS POINT • Move the printer and/or the computer closer to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for remote installations). To avoid viewing this screen, use the Advanced installation ...
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...is not powered on • Turn the printer on , then the printer does not have power. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on the front of the computer. • Try a different USB cable. USB ports can be so busy that the ... and the printer. • Verify that a new device is unable to send or receive information. • Adding another access point can cause a wireless network to reduce network traffic. There is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. The printer may workproperly after it in again. • Try...
...is not powered on • Turn the printer on , then the printer does not have power. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on the front of the computer. • Try a different USB cable. USB ports can be so busy that the ... and the printer. • Verify that a new device is unable to send or receive information. • Adding another access point can cause a wireless network to reduce network traffic. There is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. The printer may workproperly after it in again. • Try...
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...on the computer. • Add any programs associated with the firewall disabled. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, then restart the computer. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS IS WORKING PROPERLY •... driver again. • Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver. Printer does not print after wireless configuration completes These are attempting to print wirelessly, then verify that the USB port is not selected. • If you can print with the ...
...on the computer. • Add any programs associated with the firewall disabled. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, then restart the computer. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS IS WORKING PROPERLY •... driver again. • Try uninstalling and then reinstalling the printer driver. Printer does not print after wireless configuration completes These are attempting to print wirelessly, then verify that the USB port is not selected. • If you can print with the ...