Lexmark 9500 Series manual Wired networking, Finding the signal strength

Changing wireless settings after installation (Windows users only)

To change your password, network name, or other wireless setting:

1Click Programs or All Programs ŒLexmark 9500 Series.

2Click Wireless Setup Utility.

Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of the setup process.

3Follow the prompts on the computer screen to reinstall the software, and make the changes you want.

Finding the signal strength

Wireless devices have built-in antennas that transmit and receive radio signals. The signal strength listed on the printer network setup page indicates how strongly a transmitted signal is being received. Many factors can affect the signal strength. One factor is interference from other wireless devices or even other devices such as microwave ovens. Another factor is distance. The farther two wireless devices are from each other, the more likely it is that the communication signal will be weaker.

Why do I need an installation cable?

When you set up the printer on your wireless network, you will need to temporarily connect the printer to a computer using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.

Wired networking

Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network

The following instructions are for installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network.

Before you install the printer on a wired network, make sure that:

•You have completed the initial setup of the printer.

•Your router is on, and your network is set up and working properly.

•Your computer is connected to your router.

1Insert the installation software CD for Windows.

2Wait a minute for the Welcome screen to appear.

If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of the following:

In Windows Vista:

aClick .

bLocate the Start Search box.

cType D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.

In Windows XP:

aClick Start ΠRun.

bType D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.

Connecting the printer to a network

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