Embedded Web Server Administrator's Guide
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Configuring 802.1x authentication Though normally associated with wireless network connections, 802.1x authentication is also used on wired networks to require verification of the security certificate on the authenticating server. For more information ...
Configuring 802.1x authentication Though normally associated with wireless network connections, 802.1x authentication is also used on wired networks to require verification of the security certificate on the authenticating server. For more information ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Wireless Setup Guide © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc.
Wireless Setup Guide
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...set up your printer...5 Setting up the printer hardware...5 Choosing a connection method 9 Preparing to connect wirelessly 10 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 10 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 10 Connecting to... a wireless network using Windows 12 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 14 Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Connecting using a USB cable 28...
...set up your printer...5 Setting up the printer hardware...5 Choosing a connection method 9 Preparing to connect wirelessly 10 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 10 Adding the printer to a network using MAC address filtering 10 Connecting to... a wireless network using Windows 12 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh 14 Troubleshooting wireless setup 17 Connecting using a USB cable 28...
Wireless Setup Guide
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This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer 5 Press the door release button and lower the front door. 2 1 Setting up the printer hardware Unpack the printer, cables, and CD. Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. 1 Set up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to connect the printer.
This guide includes three methods: • Wireless • Wired (Ethernet) • Local (USB) Setting up the printer 5 Press the door release button and lower the front door. 2 1 Setting up the printer hardware Unpack the printer, cables, and CD. Setting up the printer Follow these steps to set up your printer Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. 1 Set up the printer hardware. 2 Decide how you want to connect the printer.
Wireless Setup Guide
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...to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 10 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 29. Connect directly to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 10 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)" on page 28. Choosing... a connection method 9 Choosing a connection method Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Connect to a wireless network using Windows For detailed steps,...
...to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 10 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh)" on page 29. Connect directly to set up the printer on a wireless network" on page 10 and "Installing the printer on a wireless network (Windows)" on page 28. Choosing... a connection method 9 Choosing a connection method Note: Do not connect cables until instructed. Connect to a wireless network using Windows For detailed steps,...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...are not sure which channel to select. • Security Method-There are three basic options for infrastructure networks. Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. A list of security, you will not have any security information. When ... filtering, be sure to add the printer MAC address to the list of security. Some ad hoc networks will not work wirelessly. Preparing to connect wirelessly Information you will need the following: • Authentication type • Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password...
...are not sure which channel to select. • Security Method-There are three basic options for infrastructure networks. Note: Using an unsecured wireless network is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address. A list of security, you will not have any security information. When ... filtering, be sure to add the printer MAC address to the list of security. Some ad hoc networks will not work wirelessly. Preparing to connect wirelessly Information you will need the following: • Authentication type • Inner authentication type • 802.1X username and password...
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It will appear in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on the network setup page. Refer to connect wirelessly 11 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. The MAC address appears in the UAA field on printing a network setup page.
It will appear in the following format: 00:04:12:34:56:78 Note: Print a network setup page if you cannot locate the printer MAC address. Preparing to the User's Guide on the Softwareand Documentation CD for more information on the network setup page. Refer to connect wirelessly 11 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. The MAC address appears in the UAA field on printing a network setup page.
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Make sure the printer and computer are using Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless network using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. 1 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on. Do not connect the ...USB cable until instructed to do so 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 set up and working properly. • The computer you are fully ...
Make sure the printer and computer are using Windows 12 Connecting to a wireless network using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. 1 Connect the power cable, and then turn the printer on. Do not connect the ...USB cable until instructed to do so 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 set up and working properly. • The computer you are fully ...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...complete the software installation. 9 To allow other computers on the wireless network and the printer. Connecting to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you can print wirelessly. 4 Click Agree. 5 Click Suggested. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Connect the cables in the following order: ...a Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and...
...complete the software installation. 9 To allow other computers on the wireless network and the printer. Connecting to disconnect the temporary USB cable so you can print wirelessly. 4 Click Agree. 5 Click Suggested. 6 Click Wireless Network Attach. 7 Connect the cables in the following order: ...a Temporarily connect a USB cable between the computer on the wireless network to use the wireless printer, follow steps 2 through 6 and...
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.... c Click AirPort. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Finder desktop, click Apple menu System Preferences. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Enter the printer information 1 Access the AirPort options. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network...
.... c Click AirPort. In Mac OS X version 10.5 a From the Finder desktop, click Apple menu System Preferences. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh Installing the printer on a wireless network (Macintosh) Prepare to a wireless network using Macintosh 14 Enter the printer information 1 Access the AirPort options. c From the toolbar, click AirPort. 2 From the Network...
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... or Rendezvous, and then double-click the printer name. 6 From the main page of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of the agreement. Configure your computer to use to join your computer: In Mac OS X version 10... From the Finder desktop, click Apple menu System Preferences. f Select a Destination, and then click Continue. Connecting to the page where the wireless settings information is stored. c Click AirPort. e Click Continue after viewing the Readme file. g From the Easy Install screen, click Install. b Click ...
... or Rendezvous, and then double-click the printer name. 6 From the main page of the Embedded Web Server, navigate to a wireless network using a wireless router. 3 Select the type of the agreement. Configure your computer to use to join your computer: In Mac OS X version 10... From the Finder desktop, click Apple menu System Preferences. f Select a Destination, and then click Continue. Connecting to the page where the wireless settings information is stored. c Click AirPort. e Click Continue after viewing the Readme file. g From the Easy Install screen, click Install. b Click ...
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... the Finder desktop, click Apple menu System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Click AppleTalk. 5 Select the printer from the list. 5 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 16 In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Finder desktop, click Go Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double...
... the Finder desktop, click Apple menu System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax. 3 Click +. 4 Click AppleTalk. 5 Select the printer from the list. 5 Click Add. Connecting to a wireless network using Macintosh 16 In Mac OS X version 10.4 1 From the Finder desktop, click Go Applications. 2 Double-click the Utilities folder. 3 Locate and double...
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...secure). For more information on networking terms and concepts, refer to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the User's Guide on the installation software CD. This ...printer is using WPA security). • The printer is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that: • The printer is very helpful when troubleshooting the network configuration of the ...
...secure). For more information on networking terms and concepts, refer to the User's Guide on the Software and Documentation CD. Troubleshooting wireless setup For more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the User's Guide on the installation software CD. This ...printer is using WPA security). • The printer is within 100 feet (30 meters) of the wireless network. Wireless troubleshooting checklist Before beginning to troubleshoot the wireless printer, verify that: • The printer is very helpful when troubleshooting the network configuration of the ...
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... Prompt. These are not sure how to find the network SSID, use one of the following: Using Windows 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, you can access them from other devices such as microwave ovens... page. If you are possible solutions. If you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. 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 optimal performance is not...
... Prompt. These are not sure how to find the network SSID, use one of the following: Using Windows 1 Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, you can access them from other devices such as microwave ovens... page. If you are possible solutions. If you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. 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 optimal performance is not...
Wireless Setup Guide
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... Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is connected to Step 2. Using Macintosh with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down...where settings are stored. c Click AirPort. The SSID appears. 5 Write down the SSID. Using Macintosh with the numbers 10 or 169. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Your IP address might also start with an AirPort base station In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the menu bar, click...
... Connect. 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is connected to Step 2. Using Macintosh with a wireless access point 1 Type the IP address of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down...where settings are stored. c Click AirPort. The SSID appears. 5 Write down the SSID. Using Macintosh with the numbers 10 or 169. Troubleshooting wireless setup 19 Your IP address might also start with an AirPort base station In Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the menu bar, click...
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...and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. Notes: • Make sure you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up menu, select Airport. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION When you ... shown). CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your user name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you will be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. b Click Network. e Click TCP/IP...
...and 0-9. Hexadecimal characters are case-sensitive. Notes: • Make sure you do not know this information, see the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set up menu, select Airport. ASCII characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. DISCONNECT FROM VPN SESSION When you ... shown). CHECK YOUR WEP KEY OR WPA PASSPHRASE If your user name and password when prompted. 3 Click OK. 4 On the main page, click Wireless or another network through a VPN connection, you will be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. b Click Network. e Click TCP/IP...
Wireless Setup Guide
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...Be aware that the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not allow you to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after you attach the USB cable, there may be on the front or the back of the following: • Make sure that some ...organizations will not allow users to communicate with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your computer. If there is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the USB cable, try ...
...Be aware that the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not allow you to continue configuring your printer wirelessly after you attach the USB cable, there may be on the front or the back of the following: • Make sure that some ...organizations will not allow users to communicate with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your computer. If there is correctly attached. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any visible damage to the USB cable, try ...
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... key must be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. WEP key or WPA pre-shared key not valid ERROR MADE WHEN...
... key must be : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Troubleshooting wireless setup 22 Hexadecimal characters are several reasons why the target network might not appear in the Wireless Networks list There are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. WEP key or WPA pre-shared key not valid ERROR MADE WHEN...
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... network and items in a new area. Contact your system support person, or refer to the access point. • Add another access point if wireless coverage is functioning properly: • Attempt to connect to other resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging on the last screen,...the printer and/or the computer closer to your access point documentation for assistance. Note: If you are unable to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for that the access point broadcasts on can join the network (for the remote ...
... network and items in a new area. Contact your system support person, or refer to the access point. • Add another access point if wireless coverage is functioning properly: • Attempt to connect to other resources on the network. • Try pinging or logging on the last screen,...the printer and/or the computer closer to your access point documentation for assistance. Note: If you are unable to access the wireless network from the Wireless Networks list if the setup and security information for that the access point broadcasts on can join the network (for the remote ...
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... information. • Adding another access point can help resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to the printer and not the flattened, rectangular end. • Unplug the USB cable and plug it in again. • Try a different USB... port on the computer. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on , then the printer does not have power. THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS...
... information. • Adding another access point can help resolve this issue. • Configure the printer for the network. • Try turning off a few wireless devices to the printer and not the flattened, rectangular end. • Unplug the USB cable and plug it in again. • Try a different USB... port on the computer. THERE ARE TOO MANY DEVICES ON THE WIRELESS NETWORK A wireless device will communicate on , then the printer does not have power. THERE IS AN OBJECT BLOCKING THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE ACCESS...