Lexmark X7675 Network Guide

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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

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