Lexmark 3600 Frequently asked questions, Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network

4If this is the first time you will be setting up the printer for use on a wireless network, insert the installation software CD, double-click the installer icon for your printer on the Finder desktop, and then follow the instructions on the Welcome screen.

Otherwise, from the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder, and then double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant.

5When prompted, provide the network name and/or the security information you created. The utility will configure the printer for use with your computer.

6Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.

Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network

Using Windows

1Do one of the following:

•In Windows Vista, click .

•In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.

2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

3Click Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility.

4Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen.

Using Macintosh

1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.

2Double-clickLexmark Wireless Setup Assistant.

3Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen.

Frequently asked questions

What is a network?

A network is a collection of devices such as computers, printers, Ethernet hubs, wireless access points, and routers connected together for communication through cables or through a wireless connection. A network can be wired, wireless, or designed to have both wired and wireless devices.

Devices on a wired network use cables to communicate with each other.

Devices on a wireless network use radio waves instead of cables to communicate with each other. For a device to be able to communicate wirelessly, it must have a wireless print server attached or installed that lets it receive and transmit radio waves.

How are home networks configured?

For desktop computers, laptops, and printers to communicate with each other over a network, they must be connected by cables and/or have wireless network adapters built in or installed in them.

Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)

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