WEP keys must be:
•Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
or
•Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found
on a keyboard.
Note: Security is optional for ad hoc networks. The range of an ad hoc network is much less than the
range of an infrastructure network, making it less likely that intruders will connect to it without your
knowledge.
dWrite the password for your network in the space provided so you can refer to it when running the wireless
setup. Make sure you copy the exact spelling and capitalization.
Security key (if network is secure)
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.
7Close the Control Panel and any remaining windows.
8If this is the first time you will be setting up the printer for use on a wireless network, insert the installation software
CD, and then follow the instructions on the Welcome screen.
Otherwise:
aClick .
bClick All Programs.
cSelect the printer program folder, and then click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility.
9When 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.
10 Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
In Windows XP and earlier
1Click Start.
2Click Control Panel.
3Click Network and Internet Connections.
4Click Network Connections.
5Right-click the icon for your wireless network connection.
6Click Enable, if it appears in the pop-up menu.
Note: If Enable does not appear, your wireless connection is already enabled.
7Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
8Click Properties.
9Click 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 the third-party software to learn how to create an ad hoc network.
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