Lexmark 6600 Series, 5600 Series Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network, Windows

23It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check on the status of your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon.

b Select View Available Wireless Networks.

•If the network is listed but the computer is not connected, select the ad hoc network and then click Connect.

•If the network does not appear, wait a minute and then click Refresh network list.

24Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation.

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

25When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created beginning in step 13. The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.

26Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.

In Windows 2000

•Refer to the documentation that shipped with your wireless network adapter for information on configuring an ad hoc network with Windows 2000.

For Macintosh users

1Create a network name.

In Mac OS X version 10.5

a From the Finder desktop, click ΠSystem Preferences. b Click Network.

c Click AirPort.

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier

a From the Finder desktop, click Go ΠApplications.

b From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect. c From the toolbar, click AirPort.

2From the Network menu, click Create Network.

3Create a name for the ad hoc network, and then click OK.

Note: Store the network name and password in a safe place for future reference.

Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network

Note: The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will remove it from any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure, for which it is configured.

Using Windows

1Do one of the following:

•In Windows Vista, click .

•In Windows XP and earlier, click Start.

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

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