Lexmark 40E, S410 manual Windows XP

Click OK twice to close the two open windows.

In the “Confirm network key” box, type the same WEP key.

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17 Select This is a computer‑to‑computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.

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In the Network Key box, type a WEP key.

If necessary, clear the “The key is provided for me automatically” check box.

In the “Data encryption” list, select WEP.

If Network Authentication appears in the list, then select Open.

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15 Write down the WEP key you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters.

In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name you want to give your wireless network.

Click Add to create an ad hoc network.

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10 Write down the network name you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters.

Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.

Select a network, and then click Remove to delete the network from the list.

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Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, then your computer has third‑party software that controls your wireless settings. You must use that software to set up the ad hoc wireless network. For more information, see the documentation for the third‑party software.

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Windows Vista will enable the ad hoc network for you. It will appear in the “Connect to a network” dialog under “Available networks,” indicating that the computer is configured for the ad hoc network.

4Close the Windows Control Panel and any remaining windows.

5Insert the installation software CD, and then follow the directions for wireless installation.

Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software.

6When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created. The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.

7Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.

Note: You may need to reconnect Windows Vista computers to the ad hoc network after restarting.

In Windows XP

1Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections.

2Right‑click the icon for your wireless network connection.

3Click Enable, if it appears in the pop‑up menu.

Note: If Disable appears, then your wireless connection is already enabled.

4Right‑click the Wireless Network Connection icon.

5Click Properties > Wireless Networks tab.