Lexmark 7500 Series Advanced wireless setup

Advanced wireless setup

The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network

set up this way is called an infrastructure network. If you have an infrastructure network in your home, you should

configure your printer for use on that network.

If you don't have a wireless access point (wireless router) or would like to set up a standalone network between your

printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you can set up an ad hoc network.

1Click  Control Panel  Network and Internet.

2Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network.

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.

1Click Start  Settings  Control Panel  Network Connections.

2Right-click Wireless 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.