Lexmark M5163DN manual Using the Push Button Configuration PBC method

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Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Before you begin, make sure that:

•The access point (wireless router) is Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) certified or WPS‑compatible. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.

•A wireless network adapter is installed in the printer and is working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

Using the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method

1From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > >Network/Ports > > Network [x] > > Network [x] Setup > > Wireless > >

Wireless Connection Setup > > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > > Start Push Button Method >

2Follow the instructions on the printer display.

Using the Personal Identification Number (PIN) method

1From the printer control panel, navigate to:

> Settings > >Network/Ports > > Network [x] > > Network [x] Setup > > Wireless > >

Wireless Connection Setup > > Wi‑Fi Protected Setup > > Start PIN Method >

2Copy the eight‑digit WPS PIN.

3Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address bar.

Notes:

•The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

•If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

4Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access point.

5Enter the eight‑digit PIN, and then save the setting.

Connecting the printer to a wireless network using the Embedded Web Server

Before you begin, make sure that:

•Your printer is connected temporarily to an Ethernet network.

•A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly. For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

1Open a Web browser, and then type the printer IP address in the address field.

Notes:

•View the printer IP address on the printer control panel. The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.

•If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.

2Click Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless.