Lexmark 1500 Series manual For Windows XP users

3In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and then click Next.

4Follow the instructions in the “Set up a wireless ad hoc network” wizard. As part of the setup:

aCreate a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer.

bWrite the name of your network in the space provided. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.

cGo to the Security Type drop-down, choose WEP, and create a security key (or password). Note: WEP passwords must be either 5 or 13 characters.

dWrite the password for your network in the space provided. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.

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.

5Close the Control Panel and any remaining windows.

6Insert the printer CD into the computer and follow the direction for wireless installation.

7When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created in step 4. The installer will configure the printer for use with the computer.

8Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.

For Windows XP users

1Click Start ΠSettings ΠControl Panel ΠNetwork Connections.

2Right-clickWireless Network Connections.

3If Enable appears in the pop-up menu, click it.

Note: If Enable does not appear, your wireless connection is already enabled.

4Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.

5Click Properties.

6Click the Wireless Networks tab.

Note: If the Wireless Networks tab does not appear, 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 that software to learn how to create an ad hoc network.

7Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.

8Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.

aClick the network to be removed.

bClick the Remove button.

9Click Add to create an ad hoc network.

10In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name you want to give your wireless network.

11Write down the network name you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy it down exactly, including capital letters.

12If Network Authentication appears in the list, select Open.

13In the Data encryption list, select WEP.

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