Lexmark Wireless Networking Guide
Summary
Master this printer setup with our comprehensive guide designed for reliable connectivity. This manual provides detailed instructions on both wireless and wired installation, covering crucial topics such as IP addressing, MAC addresses, and optimizing network signal strength. Whether you're setting up in a complex office environment or running a simple home network, the resource walks through configuring various security types, troubleshooting common connection errors (including Wi-Fi indicator light issues), and integrating your printer seamlessly with Windows or Mac operating systems.
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How do I find the MAC address?...............................................................................................................17 Contents What is an IP address?............................
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Bypassing security warnings during software installation Installing the printer on a wireless network Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about...
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Wireless installation instructions (France only) When you want to use the printer without a computer When you want to set up the printer on your wireless network The following instructions apply to cu...
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Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Advanced wireless setup Note: If the cable is not already connected, you may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation...
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If this is the first time you will be setting up the printer for use on a wireless network, insert the In the “Data encryption” list, select WEP. installation software CD, and then follow the instruct...
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From the toolbar, click Air Port. Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless From the Network pop-up menu, click Create Network. Create a name for your ad hoc network, and then click OK. network Write do...
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Printing a network setup page Attach the small, square connector to the printer. A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address. This in...
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Check the status of your wireless access point (wireless router): CHECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE Type the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router) in...
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CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS In Windows 2000 Click Start. If you are using MAC address filtering to limit access to your wireless network, you must add the printer MAC address to the list of ...
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In Windows XP CHECK SECURITY KEYS Click Start. Click Printers and Faxes. If you are using WEP security A valid WEP key is: In Windows 2000 Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characte...
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Ping the access point. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN Do one of the following: If your wireless settings have changed, you must run the printer wireless setup again. Some reasons your settings may have ...
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TRY ADJUSTING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS Notes: Yellow means the port is active but is not connected. Antennas usually work best if they are pointing straight up. You may find that reception improves if you ex...
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If you are not using a unique network name, consult the documentation for your wireless access point Wireless print server not installed (wireless router) to learn how to set a network name. You may s...
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Wireless network examples Frequently asked questions Four common wireless networks are: Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet What is a network? Scenario 2: Desktop compute...
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Scenario 2: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet Internet A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a ...
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The MAC address is a series of letters and numbers located on the back of your printer. Type ipconfig. Press Enter. UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by p...
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How do I attach the installation cable? Why do I need an installation cable? The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of When setting up th...
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Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has: If you want to use the printer as both a wireless and locally attached printer at the same time, you will need to run the setup soft...
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REMOVE SOURCES OF INTERFERENCE Notices Other types of radio frequencies can cause problems with the wireless signal on your network. These sources of interference can cause printing issues that seem t...
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network name See “SSID (Service Set Identifier)” on page 22 Networking glossary ping A test to see if your computer can communicate with another device ad hoc mode A setting for a wireless device that...
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installing SSID wireless setup Index network printer 18 wireless network 20 information needed for 4 installing printer wireless signal on wireless network (Mac) 4 strength 20 on wireless network (Win...
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Manual Details
| Brand | Lexmark |
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| Pages | 24 |
| File Size | 664.49 KB |
| Published | May 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I troubleshoot if the printer cannot print over a wireless network?
Check the guide's troubleshooting section for specific issues, or ensure you are following the necessary steps in the Wireless troubleshooting checklist.
What information is required to set up the printer on a wireless network?
You will need the MAC address of the networking hardware and other details related to your network configuration and security settings.
How do I find out what type of security my wireless network uses?
Documentation details how to determine your network's security type when configuring the device.