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Networking Guide 2008 www.lexmark.com
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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
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How are IP addresses assigned?...31 What is a key index?...31 Notices 32 Edition notice...32 Networking glossary 33 Index 34 Contents 4
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you will need to run the setup software on each computer to install the driver. Using Windows 1 Insert the installation software CD. 2 Wait for the Welcome screen to appear. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of the following: Installing the printer on a wireless network 5
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CD or DVD drive. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start. b Click Run. c Type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions for installing a configured printer on a new computer. Using Macintosh 1 Insert the installation software CD. 2 Wait for the
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reinstall the software, and then make the changes that you want. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only
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locally (using USB connection) 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on the
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the printer is close enough to the computer for your USB cable to reach both. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 4 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions for configuring the printer wirelessly. Installing the printer on a wireless
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jack. 2 Insert the software and installation CD into the computer you want to use to configure the printer. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions for configuring a printer on an Ethernet network. Note: You will need a USB cable to complete the configuration. Add the printer In Mac OS X version 10
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network. 7 Close the Windows Control Panel and any remaining windows. 8 Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software. 9 When the available networks
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supported by your router. Refer to your router documentation for instructions. Using Windows Vista For information on using Windows Vista to set up the printer using WPS, refer to the documentation that came with the operating system. Note: Lexmark recommends that you use the installation software
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information is very helpful when troubleshooting the network configuration of the printer. For more information on printing a network setup page, refer to the User's Guide on the installation software CD. Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If
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a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, then you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless network 14
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for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 Select your operating system. 6 Select the file that you want to download, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen. Cannot print over wireless network If you encountered problems while installing
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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 base station In Mac OS X version wireless network, or contact the person who set up your wireless network. Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless
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and Faxes window and try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PRINTER You may need to select the wireless printer from your computer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. Troubleshooting
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4 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. SELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have previously set up your printer as a locally attached printer, you may need to select the wireless printer to use the printer wirelessly. 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click
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manually changed your WEP or WPA keys, channel, or other network settings; or the access point having been reset to factory defaults. Running the wireless setup again can also resolve issues due to misconfigurations that occurred when configuring the printer for wireless access. Troubleshooting
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Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Œ Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of the setup process. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Wi
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100. • The "Router" entry is typically the wireless access point. In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a Click help resolve the problem. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions
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signal on the printer network setup page. CHECK MAC ADDRESS If your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MAC address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. Wireless print server not installed You may see
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the initial setup of the printer. • Your router is on, and your network is set up and working properly. • Your computer is connected to your router. 1 Insert the installation software CD. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click
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SURE THE PRINTER HAS VALID NETWORK SETTINGS Print a network setup page from the printer and check the following. Refer to the User's Guide for instructions on how to print a network setup page. are turned on. UNINSTALL AND REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE Troubleshooting a printer on an Ethernet network 24
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list of available wireless networks. You must enter the network information manually in this wirelessly, it must have a wireless print server attached or installed that lets it receive and transmit radio waves. What types of wireless network security are available? The wireless printer supports
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be connected by cables and/or have wireless network adapters built in or installed in them. There are many different ways a network can be set up. Five common examples appear below. Note: The printers in the following diagrams represent printers with internal print servers built in to them so that
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connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer. The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on the printer. How do I attach the installation cable? The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to
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each device Yes Yes Same SSID Yes, including the wireless Yes access point Lexmark recommends setting up a network in infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer. Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it offers: • Increased network security
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carry information between the access point and the printer. To determine if the printer is receiving a strong signal from the access point, print a network setup page. The Quality field indicates the relative strength of the wireless signal the printer is receiving. Drops in signal strength can be
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point (router) and you want to add a printer to your network, the MAC address of the printer must be included in the MAC filter list. What is an IP address? An IP address is a unique number used by devices (such as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on an IP network to locate
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by the network using DHCP. Once the printer is set up on a computer, the computer sends all print jobs across the network to the printer using this address. If the IP address is not automatically assigned, you will be asked during wireless setup to manually enter an address and other network
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in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. For Lexmark technical support, visit support.lexmark.com. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. If you don't have access to
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AutoIP address BSS (Basic Service Set) channel DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) DHCP IP address DHCP server infrastructure mode installation cable internal wireless print server IP (Internet Protocol) address ipconfig MAC (Media Access Control) address MAC filtering network adapter/card
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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
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changing after installation (Mac) 7 wireless setup information needed for 5 wireless signal strength 28 wireless signal absorption 29 wireless troubleshooting changing wireless settings after installation (Mac) 7 changing wireless settings after installation (Windows) 7 network printer does not

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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