2Click Programs or All Programs ŒLexmark 9500 Series.

3Click Wireless Configuration Utility.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen, and enter the new network name when prompted.

Ping the access point

1If you do not already know it, find the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router). a Do one of the following:

In Windows Vista, click Œ All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt.

In Windows XP, click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt.

bType ipconfig.

cPress Enter.

The “Default Gateway” entry is typically the wireless access point (wireless router).

The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100.

2Ping the wireless access point (wireless router). a Do one of the following:

In Windows Vista, click Œ All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt.

In Windows XP, click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt.

bType ping followed by a space and the IP address of the wireless access point (wireless router). For example: ping 192.168.0.100

cPress Enter.

3If the wireless access point (wireless router) responds, you will see several lines appear that start with “Reply from”. Turn off and restart the printer.

4If the wireless access point (wireless router) does not respond, after several seconds you will see “Request timed out.”

aDo one of the following:

In Windows Vista, click the Œ Control Panel Œ Network and Internet Œ Network and Sharing Center.

In Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings or Control Panel Œ Network Connection.

bSelect the appropriate connection from the ones shown.

Note: If the computer is connected to the access point (router) by an Ethernet cable, the connection may not include the word “wireless” in its name.

cRight-click the connection, and then click Repair.

Ping the printer

1Do one of the following:

In Windows Vista, click Œ All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt.

In Windows XP, click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Accessories Œ Command Prompt.

2Type ping followed by the IP address of the printer. For example, ping 192.168.0.25

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9500 Series specifications

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