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All rights reserved. Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved. Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc.
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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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...802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is also referred to as an additional layer of addresses allowed by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is not recommended. Adding the printer to a network using the ...Advanced method, then you may need to set on a network that only those devices with your wireless network does not use on the network. ...
...802.1X security, see the Networking Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is also referred to as an additional layer of addresses allowed by the setup software. • SSID-The SSID is not recommended. Adding the printer to a network using the ...Advanced method, then you may need to set on a network that only those devices with your wireless network does not use on the network. ...
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If the printer has a factory-installed internal print server, the MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the network setup page. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. Refer to connect wirelessly 15 It will appear on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. 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 network setup page. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD for more information on printing a network setup page. Refer to connect wirelessly 15 It will appear on the MAC address sheet that shipped with the printer. 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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... version 10.4 and earlier a From the Go menu, choose Applications. h Type the user password, and then click OK. Connecting to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you are using Macintosh 19 c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up ...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. All necessary software is installed on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD...
... version 10.4 and earlier a From the Go menu, choose Applications. h Type the user password, and then click OK. Connecting to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of security you are using Macintosh 19 c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 7 From the Network pop-up ...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. All necessary software is installed on the computer: a Insert the Software and Documentation CD...
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...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...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....3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20
...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...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....3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the list. 6 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 20
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...printer are not sure if the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is working outlet. • The SSID is correct. ... printer as it is for the wireless access point (on the installation software CD. Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the User's Guide on networks using . Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to verify ...
...printer are not sure if the SSID is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The security information is correct (if your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is working outlet. • The SSID is correct. ... printer as it is for the wireless access point (on the installation software CD. Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the User's Guide on networks using . Troubleshooting wireless setup 21 Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to verify ...
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...appear in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of your computer. If you do ...access point is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on your wireless network, check to these devices. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Make sure your printer for optimal performance is using matches ...
...appear in the printers folder or as microwave ovens or other computers or resources on printing a network setup page. MOVE THE COMPUTER AND/OR PRINTER CLOSER TO THE WIRELESS ROUTER Although the possible distance between devices in the address field of your computer. If you do ...access point is 300 feet, the maximum range for details on your wireless network, check to these devices. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Make sure your printer for optimal performance is using matches ...
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... down the SSID. b Click Network. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser and continue to is displayed in the Network pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security ... Click AirPort. b Type ipconfig. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is determined by periods, such as four sets of the wireless access point, then do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23
... down the SSID. b Click Network. Note: Make sure you do not know the IP address of numbers separated by your operating system or wireless network software. 2 Type your Web browser and continue to is displayed in the Network pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security ... Click AirPort. b Type ipconfig. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is determined by periods, such as four sets of the wireless access point, then do the following: In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. Troubleshooting wireless setup 23
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...characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 d Click TCP/IP. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE 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 Wireless or another network through a VPN ....4 and earlier a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. c From the Show pop-up your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. The SSID will not be : • From 8 to access the printer over your VPN session and try ...
...characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Troubleshooting wireless setup 24 d Click TCP/IP. CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE 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 Wireless or another network through a VPN ....4 and earlier a From the menu bar, click Apple menu System Preferences. c From the Show pop-up your wireless access point is typically the wireless access point. The SSID will not be : • From 8 to access the printer over your VPN session and try ...
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... point to issue a limited number of IP addresses, you must enable split tunneling. Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be added. Wireless configuration does not continue after you attach the USB cable, there may be a problem with only the VPN and no other network at the ...person who set up your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Most VPNs allow users to communicate with the cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 USB ports may be on the front or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. Note: If you do not...
... point to issue a limited number of IP addresses, you must enable split tunneling. Hubs, switch boxes, and docking stations can be added. Wireless configuration does not continue after you attach the USB cable, there may be a problem with only the VPN and no other network at the ...person who set up your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Most VPNs allow users to communicate with the cable. Troubleshooting wireless setup 25 USB ports may be on the front or the back of the computer, and may be horizontal or vertical. Note: If you do not...
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... are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: ASCII keys are case-sensitive. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. 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 case-sensitive. WPA pre-shared... KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup.
... are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: ASCII keys are case-sensitive. Troubleshooting wireless setup 26 or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. 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 case-sensitive. WPA pre-shared... KEY • Carefully retype the key. • Verify that the key has the correct number of characters and the right kind of networks during printer setup.
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..., and channel (if ad hoc is necessary in the signal path. Contact your access point documentation for remote installations). Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 To avoid viewing this screen, use the Advanced installation method and select Do not verify the printer can help resolve interference ... PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is functioning properly: • Attempt to connect to the access point. Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will be configured correctly for that the network equipment is not necessary to your system support person, or refer to access the...
..., and channel (if ad hoc is necessary in the signal path. Contact your access point documentation for remote installations). Troubleshooting wireless setup 27 To avoid viewing this screen, use the Advanced installation method and select Do not verify the printer can help resolve interference ... PRINTER WILL BE MOVED TO A REMOTE NETWORK • It is functioning properly: • Attempt to connect to the access point. Note: The Wireless Setup Utility will be configured correctly for that the network equipment is not necessary to your system support person, or refer to access the...
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...resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to reduce network traffic. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with the USB connection • Verify that the installation cable is attached to both... • Large metal filing cabinets, desks, bookcases, or other device is communicating. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on the network only when no other large metal objects • Objects containing a large percentage of water...
...resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to reduce network traffic. Troubleshooting wireless setup 28 Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with the USB connection • Verify that the installation cable is attached to both... • Large metal filing cabinets, desks, bookcases, or other device is communicating. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on the network only when no other large metal objects • Objects containing a large percentage of water...
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... the printer is selected. Check to the firewall whitelist. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices... firewall software on again. Re-enable the firewall and continue to a functioning power strip or outlet. Troubleshooting wireless setup 29 Try one instance of the following: MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON • Verify that printer is turned on...
... the printer is selected. Check to the firewall whitelist. Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration If the Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during the wireless configuration process, restart the computer. VERIFY THAT THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS WORKING PROPERLY • Try to access other devices... firewall software on again. Re-enable the firewall and continue to a functioning power strip or outlet. Troubleshooting wireless setup 29 Try one instance of the following: MAKE SURE THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON • Verify that printer is turned on...
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... 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. 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. Network printer does not show up the printer using the most.... a If you have the printer driver installed. • Insert the Software and Documentation CD and install the printer driver. Troubleshooting wireless setup 30 VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS WORKING • Insert the Software and Documentation CD and set up in the printer selection list during...
... 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. 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. Network printer does not show up the printer using the most.... a If you have the printer driver installed. • Insert the Software and Documentation CD and install the printer driver. Troubleshooting wireless setup 30 VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS WORKING • Insert the Software and Documentation CD and set up in the printer selection list during...
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...is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 31 Note: Make sure you copy them down the SSID, security.... • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as part of the setup process. 5 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for the access point...or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again 1 Do one of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted.
...is displayed. 5 Write down exactly, including any capital letters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 31 Note: Make sure you copy them down the SSID, security.... • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as part of the setup process. 5 Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for the access point...or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Wireless Setup Utility. Run the Wireless Setup Utility again 1 Do one of the wireless access point and the WEP key or WPA passphrase when prompted.
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... USB cable, and lets them communicate at much higher speeds than parallel cables A small, rectangular port on ad hoc wireless networks. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP. Older routers are WPA and ...WPA2. A device that connects wireless devices together to form a wireless network A router that describes the technology used to make a network secure...
... USB cable, and lets them communicate at much higher speeds than parallel cables A small, rectangular port on ad hoc wireless networks. To find the UAA, print a network setup page and look for the UAA listing. Other possible security settings are WPA and WEP. Older routers are WPA and ...WPA2. A device that connects wireless devices together to form a wireless network A router that describes the technology used to make a network secure...
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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...