Lexmark 70E, 701 manual For Windows users, Arrange the Network to Reduce Signal Absorption

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ARRANGE THE NETWORK TO REDUCE SIGNAL ABSORPTION

Even when the wireless signal is able to pass through an object, it is slightly weakened. If it passes through too many objects, then it can be significantly weakened. All objects absorb part of the wireless signal when it passes through them, and certain types of objects absorb enough to cause communications problems. Place your access point as high in the room as possible to avoid signal absorption.

How can I make sure my computer and printer are connected to the same wireless network?

If the printer is not on the same wireless network as the computer, then you will not be able to print wirelessly. The SSID of the printer must match the SSID of the computer, if the computer is already connected to the wireless network.

For Windows users

1Obtain the SSID of the network that the computer is connected to:

aType the IP address of your access point (wireless router) in the address field of your Web browser. If you do not know the IP address of the access point:

1Click , or click Start and then click Run.

2 In the Start Search or Run box, type cmd.

3 Press Enter, or click OK.

4 Type ipconfig, and then press Enter. Check the Wireless Network Connection section:

•The “Default Gateway” entry is typically the access point.

•The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.2.134. b Type the user name and password of the router when prompted.

c Click OK.

d In the Wireless settings section, look for the SSID. e Write down the SSID.

Note: Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters.

2Obtain the SSID of the network that the printer is connected to: a From the printer, print a network setup page.

b In the Wireless section, look for SSID.

3Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer.

If the SSIDs are the same, then the computer and the printer are connected to the same wireless network.

If the SSIDs are not the same, then run the utility again to set up the printer on the wireless network used by the computer.