Lexmark 6570 User's Guide - Page 152
Ping the access point, Ping the printer, Network and Sharing
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If you set a new network name, you must reset the printer and computer SSID to the same network name. • To reset the computer network name, see the documentation that came with your computer. • To reset the printer name: 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 6500 Series. 2 Click Wireless Setup Utility. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen, and enter the new network name when prompted. Ping the access point 1 If you do not already know it, find the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router). a Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. • In Windows XP, click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. b Type ipconfig. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router). • The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. 2 Ping the wireless access point (wireless router). a Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. • In Windows XP, click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. b Type ping followed by a space and the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router). For example: ping 192.168.0.100 c Press Enter. 3 If the wireless access point (wireless router) responds, you will see several lines appear that start with "Reply from". Turn off and restart the printer. 4 If the wireless access point (wireless router) does not respond, after several seconds you will see "Request timed out." a Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click the Control Panel Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center. • In Windows XP, click Start Settings or Control Panel Network Connection. b Select the appropriate connection from the ones shown. Note: If the computer is connected to the access point (router) by an Ethernet cable, the connection may not include the word "wireless" in its name. c Right-click the connection, and then click Repair. Ping the printer 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. • In Windows XP, click Start Programs or All Programs Accessories Command Prompt. 152