Lexmark Z2490 User's Guide - Page 3

Contents Safety information 7 Introduction 8 Finding information about the printer...8 Understanding the printer 10 Bypassing security warnings during software installation 10 Understanding the parts of the printer...10 Understanding the printer software...12 Installing printer software ...12 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 12 Using the Windows printer software...13 Using the Macintosh printer software...14 Installing the printer on a wireless network 16 Wireless network compatibility...16 Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network 16 Installing the printer on a wireless network...17 Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light 17 Configuring an IP address manually...18 Changing wireless settings after installation...18 Installing the printer on other computers...19 Advanced wireless setup...20 Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...20 Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network 23 Frequently asked questions...23 What is a network? ...23 How are home networks configured?...24 Why do I need an installation cable? ...26 How do I attach the installation cable?...26 What is the difference between infrastructure and ad hoc networks 27 Finding the signal strength...28 What is an SSID? ...28 How do I find out what type of security my network is using 28 Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time 28 What is a MAC address?...28 How do I find the MAC address? ...29 What is an IP address?...29 3