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... USB cable is attached 9 Cannot print over wireless network...9 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit...11 Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only 11 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only 12 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange... the signal strength...20 What is an SSID?...20 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 20 Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time 20 How can I improve wireless signal strength 20 Notices 21 Networking glossary 22 Index 23...
... USB cable is attached 9 Cannot print over wireless network...9 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit...11 Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only 11 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only 12 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange... the signal strength...20 What is an SSID?...20 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 20 Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time 20 How can I improve wireless signal strength 20 Notices 21 Networking glossary 22 Index 23...
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... this information. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a wireless network To set up the printer. If your network. Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may... a minute for future reference. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If your computer. Note: Make sure you need to appear. Your printer is compatible with g devices, as the Service Set Identifier (SSID). • If encryption was used to secure your network. • ...
... this information. Hexadecimal characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a wireless network To set up the printer. If your network. Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may... a minute for future reference. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. If your computer. Note: Make sure you need to appear. Your printer is compatible with g devices, as the Service Set Identifier (SSID). • If encryption was used to secure your network. • ...
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... list. 5 This is broadcasting its wireless network name (SSID) • Blinking orange may be valid. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to complete installation. The light should be configured for an ad hoc network and is true if you created. 7 Follow the...point (wireless router). - Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on most wireless networks. Interpreting the colors of the printer. The printer is in infrastructure mode, or the internal print server is waiting to be in this state when you are prompted to a remote...
... list. 5 This is broadcasting its wireless network name (SSID) • Blinking orange may be valid. • Green indicates that the printer is connected to complete installation. The light should be configured for an ad hoc network and is true if you created. 7 Follow the...point (wireless router). - Changing wireless settings after installation To change wireless settings on most wireless networks. Interpreting the colors of the printer. The printer is in infrastructure mode, or the internal print server is waiting to be in this state when you are prompted to a remote...
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..." wizard. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Make sure you copy the exact spelling and capitalization. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up a standalone network between the computer and your network in the "Connect...
..." wizard. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Make sure you copy the exact spelling and capitalization. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to set up a standalone network between the computer and your network in the "Connect...
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b Click All Programs. c Select the printer program folder, and then click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 9 When the available networks are not...and then click Refresh network list. 24 If this is the first time you will be setting up the printer for use on a wireless network, insert the installation software CD, and then follow the instructions on the ...select WEP. b Click Remove to delete the network from the list, and then click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 25 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information ...
b Click All Programs. c Select the printer program folder, and then click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 9 When the available networks are not...and then click Refresh network list. 24 If this is the first time you will be setting up the printer for use on a wireless network, insert the installation software CD, and then follow the instructions on the ...select WEP. b Click Remove to delete the network from the list, and then click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 25 When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information ...
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...system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit. • The printer driver is located away from the list. 3 Click Lexmark Wireless Configuration Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer from the Finder desktop, double-click the... printer folder, and then double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 9 When prompted, provide the network name and/or the security information you will configure the printer for use with the wireless signal. If you are not ...
...system cameras, other wireless networks, and some Bluetooth devices. • The Wi-Fi indicator light is lit. • The printer driver is located away from the list. 3 Click Lexmark Wireless Configuration Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer from the Finder desktop, double-click the... printer folder, and then double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 9 When prompted, provide the network name and/or the security information you will configure the printer for use with the wireless signal. If you are not ...
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... cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. These are other computers or resources on the front or the back of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be horizontal or vertical. 2 Attach ...the small, square connector to the computer and the printer. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the computer, and may be temporary interference from your ...
... cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. These are other computers or resources on the front or the back of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be horizontal or vertical. 2 Attach ...the small, square connector to the computer and the printer. Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the computer, and may be temporary interference from your ...
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... is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as 192.168.0.100. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER The SSID of the printer must share the same security key. Using Macintosh Check the status of the following criteria: • Exactly 10 or...
... is typically the wireless access point. • The IP address appears as 192.168.0.100. CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER The SSID of the printer must share the same security key. Using Macintosh Check the status of the following criteria: • Exactly 10 or...
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...: In Windows Vista a Click . In Windows XP a Click Start. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. b Click Control Panel. b Click Printers and Faxes. Wi-Fi indicator light is on. In Windows XP a Click Start. SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have previously set up...CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network, you must add the printer MAC address to the list of addresses allowed to connect to the wireless access point (wireless router). • If you set the wireless...
...: In Windows Vista a Click . In Windows XP a Click Start. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. b Click Control Panel. b Click Printers and Faxes. Wi-Fi indicator light is on. In Windows XP a Click Start. SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have previously set up...CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you are using MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network, you must add the printer MAC address to the list of addresses allowed to connect to the wireless access point (wireless router). • If you set the wireless...
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... : In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to the network for the printer and/or wireless access point antennas. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs ... Accessories Command Prompt. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties from other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. Although the possible distance between...
... : In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to the network for the printer and/or wireless access point antennas. In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs ... Accessories Command Prompt. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer, and then select Properties from other appliances, cordless phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. Although the possible distance between...
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..." in its settings are possible solutions. b Type ping followed by an Ethernet cable, the connection may be prompted to connect the printer to these devices. 13 b Select the appropriate connection from ." RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN If your wireless settings have changed the wireless... access point is connected to the wireless network. a Do one of interference, its distance from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Running the wireless setup again can see several seconds and then you must change them on . In Windows XP and earlier...
..." in its settings are possible solutions. b Type ping followed by an Ethernet cable, the connection may be prompted to connect the printer to these devices. 13 b Select the appropriate connection from ." RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN If your wireless settings have changed the wireless... access point is connected to the wireless network. a Do one of interference, its distance from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Running the wireless setup again can see several seconds and then you must change them on . In Windows XP and earlier...
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.... For example: 10.168.0.100 e Click Ping. 3 If the access point responds, you are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. You can allow the printer to join the network because of interference, its distance from the access point. These are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. or • Exactly 5 or 13...140; Applications. b From the Applications folder, double-click Utilities. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on a keyboard. For example, if you are case-sensitive. a Click Apple menu ...
.... For example: 10.168.0.100 e Click Ping. 3 If the access point responds, you are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. You can allow the printer to join the network because of interference, its distance from the access point. These are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. or • Exactly 5 or 13...140; Applications. b From the Applications folder, double-click Utilities. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on a keyboard. For example, if you are case-sensitive. a Click Apple menu ...
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... do I locate IP addresses?" For more information, see this message again after you have a wireless print server installed. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to 63 ASCII characters. If you are using WPA security A valid WPA passphrase is working, and remove any two numbers between... is : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Wireless print server not installed You may see the Communication not available message on the printer network setup page. If you see "How do I find the strength of 169.254.x.y (where x and y are using WEP security A...
... do I locate IP addresses?" For more information, see this message again after you have a wireless print server installed. MOVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to 63 ASCII characters. If you are using WPA security A valid WPA passphrase is working, and remove any two numbers between... is : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Wireless print server not installed You may see the Communication not available message on the printer network setup page. If you see "How do I find the strength of 169.254.x.y (where x and y are using WEP security A...
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...or installed in them so that they must be able to communicate with internal print servers built in the following diagrams represent printers with each other. A network is connected to communicate with each other . Devices on a wired network use radio waves instead of... devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers connected together for communication through cables or through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet ...
...or installed in them so that they must be able to communicate with internal print servers built in the following diagrams represent printers with each other. A network is connected to communicate with each other . Devices on a wired network use radio waves instead of... devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers connected together for communication through cables or through a DSL or a cable modem. Internet ...
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... have MAC addresses. This allows a managed list of devices to as an ad hoc network. How do so. Internet Scenario 3: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without going through a DSL or a cable modem. The MAC address may allow filtering of MAC addresses on a network has a MAC address. If... permanent. The MAC address is a 48-bit identifier associated with security capabilities may also be sure to add the MAC address of the printer to the list of allowed devices. For this format: 01-23-45-67-89-AB. MAC address filtering can also prevent legitimate access ...
... have MAC addresses. This allows a managed list of devices to as an ad hoc network. How do so. Internet Scenario 3: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without going through a DSL or a cable modem. The MAC address may allow filtering of MAC addresses on a network has a MAC address. If... permanent. The MAC address is a 48-bit identifier associated with security capabilities may also be sure to add the MAC address of the printer to the list of allowed devices. For this format: 01-23-45-67-89-AB. MAC address filtering can also prevent legitimate access ...
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... This is enabled in the MAC filter list. Devices on an IP network can locate the printer IP address by devices (such as four sets of numbers separated by the network using this address.... An IP address is a unique number used by viewing the printer network setup page. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. The MAC address is a series...and numbers located on the back of your access point (router) and you will be included in your printer. If MAC filtering is called MAC filtering. An IP address may be set up menu, select Airport....
... This is enabled in the MAC filter list. Devices on an IP network can locate the printer IP address by devices (such as four sets of numbers separated by the network using this address.... An IP address is a unique number used by viewing the printer network setup page. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. The MAC address is a series...and numbers located on the back of your access point (router) and you will be included in your printer. If MAC filtering is called MAC filtering. An IP address may be set up menu, select Airport....
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...computer. Infrastructure Ad hoc Characteristics Communication Through wireless access point Directly between infrastructure and ad hoc networks? When setting up the printer on network Speed Usually faster Usually slower Requirements for all devices on the front or the back of the computer, and ... the wireless Yes access point (wireless router) Same channel Yes, including the wireless Yes access point (wireless router) Lexmark recommends setting up the wireless settings of the printer. In ad hoc mode, a computer with a wireless network adapter communicates directly with...
...computer. Infrastructure Ad hoc Characteristics Communication Through wireless access point Directly between infrastructure and ad hoc networks? When setting up the printer on network Speed Usually faster Usually slower Requirements for all devices on the front or the back of the computer, and ... the wireless Yes access point (wireless router) Same channel Yes, including the wireless Yes access point (wireless router) Lexmark recommends setting up the wireless settings of the printer. In ad hoc mode, a computer with a wireless network adapter communicates directly with...
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...wireless network broadcasts the SSID to allow wireless devices in the area to connect to 32 alphanumeric characters. For most objects. The printer can also affect the connectivity of interference and/or move wireless devices closer to run the setup software again and select the ...you to pass through most indoor wireless networks, the maximum distance between your system tray. REMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTER The wireless signal from the network. The signal strength listed on the network must know the SSID of the following ways: •...
...wireless network broadcasts the SSID to allow wireless devices in the area to connect to 32 alphanumeric characters. For most objects. The printer can also affect the connectivity of interference and/or move wireless devices closer to run the setup software again and select the ...you to pass through most indoor wireless networks, the maximum distance between your system tray. REMOVE OBSTACLES BETWEEN THE ACCESS POINT AND THE PRINTER The wireless signal from the network. The signal strength listed on the network must know the SSID of the following ways: •...
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...Printers can also interfere with other countries. If it passes through them, but certain types of objects absorb enough to cause communications problems. To avoid signal absorption, avoid placing the following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark... warranties in the vicinity, change the wireless channel on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER...
...Printers can also interfere with other countries. If it passes through them, but certain types of objects absorb enough to cause communications problems. To avoid signal absorption, avoid placing the following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark... warranties in the vicinity, change the wireless channel on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER...
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... communicate directly with other wireless devices using an access point or router Connects the printer to a network printer or print server by you connect a printer to a wireless network, the printer needs to a wireless network. You can connect different networks together UAA (Universally Administered...speeds than parallel cables USB port A small, rectangular port on a network. USB cable A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with multiple computers or other over a network A device that connects multiple devices on a wired network network name See "...
... communicate directly with other wireless devices using an access point or router Connects the printer to a network printer or print server by you connect a printer to a wireless network, the printer needs to a wireless network. You can connect different networks together UAA (Universally Administered...speeds than parallel cables USB port A small, rectangular port on a network. USB cable A lightweight, flexible cable that lets the printer communicate with multiple computers or other over a network A device that connects multiple devices on a wired network network name See "...