Lexmark X5650 Network Guide - Page 34

Index

A

ad hoc

SSID

11

WEP

11

ad hoc network

28

ad hoc wireless network

adding a printer

12

creating using Macintosh

11

creating using Windows

11

additional computers

installing wireless printer

5

AliceBox

6

appliances

wireless network

29

assigning IP address

31

C

cable

installation

27

USB

27

cannot print to network printer

24

changing wireless settings after installation

(Mac)

7


(Windows)

7

Club Internet

6

Communication not available

message

22

configuring

IP address

6

connection

configurations

29

E

Ethernet

9, 29

Ethernet network

information needed for setting up Ethernet

printing

23

Ethernet networking

for Macintosh

23

for Windows

23

Ethernet setup

information needed for

23

F

finding

MAC address

29

finding IP address of computer (Mac)

30

firewall on computer

17

France

special wireless setup instructions

6

FreeBox

6

H

how to

print a network setup page

13

I

information needed for setting up printer on

Ethernet network

23

information needed for setting up printer on

wireless network

5

infrastructure network

28

installation

cable

27

installing

network printer

31

printer software

14

installing printer

on wired network (Macintosh)

23

on wired network (Windows)

23

on wireless network (Macintosh)

5

on wireless network (Windows)

5

installing printer on wired network

(Macintosh)

23

installing printer on wired network (Windows)

23

installing wireless printer

additional computers

5

interference

wireless network

29

IP address

30

configuring

6

IP address, assigning

31

K

key index

31

L

LiveBox

6

M

MAC address

29

MAC address filtering

29

MAC address, finding

29

Macintosh

installing printer on wired network

(Ethernet)

23

installing printer on wireless network

5

USB

7

wireless

7

multiple WEP keys

31

N

N9UF Box

6

network connection

with USB

29

network printer

installing

31

network printer does not show up in printer

selection list during installation (Windows)

14

network security

26

network setup page

printing

13

network troubleshooting


24

printer to be configured does not appear in list of

printers found on network

24

networking

finding IP address of computer

30

finding IP address of computer (Mac)

30

finding IP address of printer

30

IP addresses

30

no wireless network

11

notices

32

P

password

26

printer cannot connect to wireless network

15

printer connection types

switching between

8, 9

printer does not print

wireless

17

printer does not print wirelessly

17

printer software

reinstalling

14

removing

14



24

protocol

30

S

security

wireless network

25

security information

5

wireless network

26

security key

26

setting up printer

on wired network (Macintosh)

23

on wired network (Windows)

23

on wireless network (Macintosh)

5

on wireless network (Windows)

5

software

removing and reinstalling

14

SSID

ad hoc

11

wireless network

25

switching

between types of connections

8, 9

switching from USB

to wireless

7

to wireless, using Mac OS X

7

switching from wireless

to USB

7

to USB, using Mac OS X

7

T

TCP/IP

30

troubleshooting

wireless network

13

troubleshooting, network


24



24

troubleshooting, wireless


(Mac)

7


(Windows)

7

network printer does not show up in printer

selection list during installation (Windows)

14

printer cannot connect to wireless network

15

Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange

18, 20

Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit

17

Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange

21

U

UK

special wireless setup instructions

6

Index

34

Section	Page
Contents	3
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
Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Windows only)	8
Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only)	9
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
Make sure that your computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network	14
Make sure that the computer is not connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)	14
Removing and reinstalling the software	14
Cannot print over wireless network	15
Make sure your computer is connected to your wireless access point (wireless router)	15
Move the computer and/or printer closer to the wireless router	15
Move your access point to minimize interference	15
Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer	15
Check your WEP key or WPA passphrase	16
Disconnect from VPN session	17
Check your advanced security settings	17
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer	17
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit	17
Check power	17
Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only)	17
Allow the wireless installation to complete	17
Enable the printer	17
Select the wireless printer	17
Select the wireless port	18
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only)	18
Make sure the access point is on	18
Move your access point to minimize interference	18
Try adjusting external antennas	18
Move your printer	18
Check security keys	18
Check MAC address	19
Ping the access point to make sure the network is working	19
Run the wireless setup again	19
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only)	20
Make sure the wireless access point is on	20
Move your wireless access point to minimize interference	20
Try adjusting external antennas	20
Move your printer	20
Check security keys	20
Check the MAC address	20
Ping the access point to make sure the network is working	20
Run the wireless setup again	21
Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange	21
Check network name	21
Check security keys	21
Move your printer	21
Check MAC address	22
Wireless print server not installed	22
Check power	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
Check the Ethernet cable	24
Make sure the printer power is on	24
Make sure that the network is operating properly	24
Make sure the printer has valid network settings	24
Cannot print to the network printer	24
Check the Ethernet cable	24
Make sure the printer power is on	24
Make sure that the network is operating properly	24
Uninstall and reinstall the software	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
Move the printer closer to the wireless access point/wireless router	29
Remove obstacles between the access point and the printer	29
Remove sources of interference	29
Arrange the network to reduce signal absorption	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
How are IP addresses assigned?	31
What is a key index?	31
Notices	32
Edition notice	32
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS	32
Trademarks	32
Networking glossary	33

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