Lexmark X5650 Network Guide - Page 3

Contents Installing the printer on a wireless network 5 Wireless network compatibility...5 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 5 Granting access to the software during installation 5 Installing the printer on a wireless network 5 Installing the printer on other computers 5 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 6 Special wireless installation instructions 6 Assigning a static IP address...6 Changing wireless settings after installation 7 Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only 7 Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only 7 For printers with both wireless and Ethernet network options (selected models only)...8 Advanced wireless setup 11 Creating an ad hoc wireless network...11 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 12 Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)...12 Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless network..........13 Wireless troubleshooting checklist...13 Printing a network setup page...13 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 13 Why isn't my printer in this list?...14 Removing and reinstalling the software 14 Cannot print over wireless network...15 Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer 17 Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit...17 Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only 17 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only 18 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only 20 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange...21 Wireless print server not installed...22 "Communication not available" message displays when printing wirelessly 22 Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN)...22 Installing the printer on an Ethernet network (selected models only 23 Information you will need to set up the printer on an Ethernet network 23 Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network 23 Troubleshooting a printer on an Ethernet network.......24 Printer does not appear in the list of printers found on the network 24 Cannot print to the network printer...24 Frequently asked questions 25 Where do I find my WEP key or WPA passphrase 25 What is an SSID?...25 Where do I find my SSID?...25 What is a network?...25 What types of wireless network security are available 25 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 26 How are home networks configured?...26 Why do I need an installation cable?...27 How do I attach the installation cable 27 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 28 Finding the signal strength...28 How can I improve wireless signal strength 29 Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time 29 What is a MAC address?...29 How do I find the MAC address?...29 What is an IP address?...30 What is TCP/IP?...30 How do I locate IP addresses?...30 Contents 3