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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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... 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 USB setup and connection...32 Connecting using an Ethernet network 33...
... 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 USB setup and connection...32 Connecting using an Ethernet network 33...
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... filtering. Some ad hoc networks will also require the auto setting. WPA or WPA2 passphrase WPA includes encryption as the network name. • Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)-The mode will be sure to add the printer MAC address to auto for infrastructure networks. This is not recommended. ... 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 also referred to as an additional layer of security.
... filtering. Some ad hoc networks will also require the auto setting. WPA or WPA2 passphrase WPA includes encryption as the network name. • Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)-The mode will be sure to add the printer MAC address to auto for infrastructure networks. This is not recommended. ... 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 also referred to as an additional layer of security.
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Refer to connect wirelessly 15 Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on the network setup page. It will appear on printing a 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. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer.
Refer to connect wirelessly 15 Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on the network setup page. It will appear on printing a 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. If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer.
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...click Install. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up menu, select your computer to use to protect your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description... (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the appropriate field. 2 Select Infrastructure ...
...click Install. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up menu, select your computer to use to protect your wireless network. 4 Enter the security information necessary for the printer to a network printer, each Macintosh user must install a custom PostScript Printer Description... (PPD) file and create a printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 1 Install a PPD file on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD in the appropriate field. 2 Select Infrastructure ...
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In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 5 Click Add. 2 Add the printer: a For ...Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From the first pop-up menu, choose AppleTalk. ...
In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Printer Setup Utility or Print Center. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Select the printer from the list. 5 Click Add. 2 Add the printer: a For ...Add. In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Go menu, choose Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double-click Print Center or Printer Setup Utility. 4 From the Printer List, choose Add. 5 Choose the Default Browser tab. 6 Click More Printers. 7 From the first pop-up menu, choose AppleTalk. ...
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...printer should be within the range of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address. Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the User's Guide on the installation software CD. If you are not sure ...8226; The printer is located away from obstacles that could block the wireless signal. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to verify the SSID the printer is correct....
...printer should be within the range of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address. Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the User's Guide on the installation software CD. If you are not sure ...8226; The printer is located away from obstacles that could block the wireless signal. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to verify the SSID the printer is correct....
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... . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. If you are other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or...to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on your computer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Make sure your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are not sure how to these devices. These are...
... . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. If you are other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or...to the documentation that came with your printer for optimal performance is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on your computer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Make sure your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are not sure how to these devices. These are...
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.... 2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Your IP address might also start with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser and continue to Step 2. The SSID of the...
.... 2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23 Your IP address might also start with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser and continue to Step 2. The SSID of the...
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...Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for future reference. Hexadecimal characters are stored. If your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your user name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click... down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). End your wireless network. d Click TCP/IP. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 The "Router" entry is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security the WPA passphrase...
...Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for future reference. Hexadecimal characters are stored. If your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. 2 Type your user name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click... down the SSID, security type and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). End your wireless network. d Click TCP/IP. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 The "Router" entry is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security the WPA passphrase...
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... and no other network at the same time, the system support person for the VPN must enable split tunneling. Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is not damaged. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 Note: If you must change this so that the printer can sometimes interfere with the USB connection. •...
... and no other network at the same time, the system support person for the VPN must enable split tunneling. Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is not damaged. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 Note: If you must change this so that the printer can sometimes interfere with the USB connection. •...
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... retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 ASCII characters in the Wireless Networks list There are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Network does not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters...
... retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 ASCII characters in the Wireless Networks list There are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Network does not appear in a WPA pre-shared key are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters...
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...Cordless phones • Ham radios • Bluetooth devices • Garage door openers • Security cameras Note: Changing the wireless channel that the setup was unsuccessful on the last screen, but the printer will join the remote network when it is moved within proximity of that...help resolve interference issues. THERE IS RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND THE INSTALLING COMPUTER Limit the sources of the computer or the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 It will be configured correctly for remote installations). THE PRINTER OR ...
...Cordless phones • Ham radios • Bluetooth devices • Garage door openers • Security cameras Note: Changing the wireless channel that the setup was unsuccessful on the last screen, but the printer will join the remote network when it is moved within proximity of that...help resolve interference issues. THERE IS RF (RADIO FREQUENCY) INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND THE INSTALLING COMPUTER Limit the sources of the computer or the wireless network. Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 It will be configured correctly for remote installations). THE PRINTER OR ...
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...network information. The printer may work properly after it in again. • Try a different USB port on the computer. Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with the USB connection • Verify that the installation cable is plugged in to be on the back... Verify that a new device is communicating. There is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on . • Verify that the printer is attached to a functioning power strip or ...
...network information. The printer may work properly after it in again. • Try a different USB port on the computer. Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with the USB connection • Verify that the installation cable is plugged in to be on the back... Verify that a new device is communicating. There is a problem with printer These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on . • Verify that the printer is attached to a functioning power strip or ...
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... the printer driver again. • Try uninstalling, and then reinstalling the printer driver. Troubleshooting wireless setup 29 Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. Re-enable the firewall and continue to troubleshoot. • Update any programs associated...Verify that printer is turned on the computer, try temporarily disabling it is selected. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer.
... the printer driver again. • Try uninstalling, and then reinstalling the printer driver. Troubleshooting wireless setup 29 Insert the Software and Documentation CD and run the Wireless Setup Utility again. Re-enable the firewall and continue to troubleshoot. • Update any programs associated...Verify that printer is turned on the computer, try temporarily disabling it is selected. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer.
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...; Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. a If you allow those programs to print, make sure you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, do this. • If programs request firewall access when you install the printer or try one of the following : • ... does not show up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 30 b Type ipconfig. Find the network SSID 1 Type the IP address of your wireless access point into the address field of your firewall for instructions on the computer, try to run...
...; Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. a If you allow those programs to print, make sure you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, do this. • If programs request firewall access when you install the printer or try one of the following : • ... does not show up the printer using the most recent update available from the manufacturer. Troubleshooting wireless setup 30 b Type ipconfig. Find the network SSID 1 Type the IP address of your wireless access point into the address field of your firewall for instructions on the computer, try to run...
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... 2 Type the user name and password for future reference. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is not installed on the computer, insert the Software and Documentation CD and follow the wireless installation path. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen, including typing in ...XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Troubleshooting wireless setup 31 c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Note: ...
... 2 Type the user name and password for future reference. Note: If the Wireless Setup Utility is not installed on the computer, insert the Software and Documentation CD and follow the wireless installation path. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen, including typing in ...XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Troubleshooting wireless setup 31 c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Note: ...
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...that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network. Other possible security settings are WEP and WPA2. When you A device similar to a network hub that also serves as network name or BSS (Basic Service Set). To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA ...listing. security key signal strength SSID (Service Set Identifier) Static IP address switch UAA (Universally Administered Address) USB cable USB port WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless access point wireless router Wi-Fi WPA (Wi-Fi ...
...that helps prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network. Other possible security settings are WEP and WPA2. When you A device similar to a network hub that also serves as network name or BSS (Basic Service Set). To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA ...listing. security key signal strength SSID (Service Set Identifier) Static IP address switch UAA (Universally Administered Address) USB cable USB port WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless access point wireless router Wi-Fi WPA (Wi-Fi ...
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... Private Network 25 VPN lose connection to printer 25 W WEP key 26 Windows wireless network installation 16 wired setup 33 wireless printer does not print 30 troubleshooting 25 wireless installation will not continue after attaching USB cable 25 wireless interference 26 wireless network configuration information 14 does not appear in network list 26 installation, using Macintosh...
... Private Network 25 VPN lose connection to printer 25 W WEP key 26 Windows wireless network installation 16 wired setup 33 wireless printer does not print 30 troubleshooting 25 wireless installation will not continue after attaching USB cable 25 wireless interference 26 wireless network configuration information 14 does not appear in network list 26 installation, using Macintosh...
User's Guide
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... a location for the printer...8 Printer configurations...9 Understanding the printer control panel...12 Additional printer setup 13 Installing internal options...13 Installing hardware options...20 Attaching cables...22 Verifying printer setup...22 Setting up the printer software...23 Setting up wireless printing...25 Installing the printer on a wired network...29 Minimizing your printer's environmental...
... a location for the printer...8 Printer configurations...9 Understanding the printer control panel...12 Additional printer setup 13 Installing internal options...13 Installing hardware options...20 Attaching cables...22 Verifying printer setup...22 Setting up the printer software...23 Setting up wireless printing...25 Installing the printer on a wired network...29 Minimizing your printer's environmental...