Lexmark X543 Wireless Setup Guide - Page 23

In Windows XP and earlier

1

Click

Start

.

2

Click

All Programs

or

Programs

Accessories

Command Prompt

.

b

Type

ipconfig

.

c

Press

Enter

.

•

The “Default Gateway” entry is typically the wireless access point.

•

The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. Your IP

address might also start with the numbers 10 or 169. This is determined by your operating system or

wireless network software.

2

Type your user name and password for the wireless access point when prompted.

3

Click

OK

.

4

On the main page, click

Wireless

or another selection where settings are stored. The SSID appears.

5

Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown).

Note:

Make sure you copy the network information down exactly, including any capital letters.

6

Store the SSID and the WEP key or WPA passphrase in a safe place for future reference.

Using Macintosh with an AirPort base station

In Mac OS X version 10.5

1

From the menu bar, click

Apple menu

System Preferences

.

2

Click

Network

.

3

Click

AirPort

.

The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network Name pop-up menu.

4

Write down the SSID.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

1


Go

Applications

.

2

From the Applications folder, double-click

Internet Connect

.

3

From the toolbar, click

AirPort

.

The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop-up menu.

4

Write down the SSID.

Using Macintosh with a wireless access point

1

Type the IP address of the wireless access point in the address field of your Web browser, and continue to Step

2.

If you do not know the IP address of the wireless access point, then do the following:

In Mac OS X version 10.5

a


Apple menu

System Preferences

.

b

Click

Network

.

Troubleshooting wireless setup

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Section	Page
Contents	3
Setting up the printer	5
Follow these steps to set up your printer	5
Setting up the printer hardware	5
Choosing a connection method	13
Preparing to connect wirelessly	14
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network	14
Adding the printer 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
Wireless troubleshooting checklist	21
Printing a network setup page	21
Cannot print over wireless network	22
Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless access point (wireless router)	22
Move the computer and/or printer closer to the wireless router	22
Move your access point to minimize interference	22
Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	22
Check your WEP key or WPA passphrase	24
Disconnect from VPN session	24
Check your advanced security settings	25
Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)	25
Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached	25
WEP key or WPA pre-shared key not valid	26
Error made when entering key	26
Network does not appear in the Wireless Networks list	26
Network does not broadcast its SSID	26
The printer will be moved to a remote network	27
The printer or installing computer is too far away from the access point	27
The wireless network is not functioning	27
There is RF (Radio Frequency) interference between the wireless access point and the installing computer	27
There is an object blocking the signal between the printer and the access point	28
There are too many devices on the wireless network	28
Wireless Setup Utility unable to communicate with printer	28
Wireless Setup Utility stops responding during wireless printer configuration	29
Printer does not print after wireless configuration completes	29
Make sure the printer is turned on	29
Verify that the printer is ready	29
Disable third-party firewalls	29
Verify that the wireless network is working properly	29
Verify that the correct port or printer is selected	29
Verify that Windows is working properly	29
Verify that the printer is working	30
Make sure the printer driver is installed on the printer	30
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer	30
Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during installation	30
Make sure the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	30
Connecting using a USB cable	32
USB setup and connection	32
Connecting using an Ethernet network	34
Wired setup and connection	34

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In Windows XP and earlier, In Mac OS X version 10.5, In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

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