DELL V505w User Manual
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5. Insert the adapter into the back of the printer until it clicks into place. You are now ready to configure your adapter to work on your wireless network. Removing and Reinstalling the Adapter If your adapter is not functioning properly, you might need to remove the adapter and reinstall it. 1. Turn off your printer, and then unplug the power cable from the wall outlet. 2 . Firmly grasp the Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150 by the side tabs, and then pull to remove. NOTE: The following instructions do not apply if you purchased your printer with the network adapter pre-installed. NOTICE: Failure to unplug the printer can cause damage to your printer and adapter.
3. Reinstall the adapter following the installation instructions. For more information, see Installing the Dell Internal Network Adapter 1150. Configuring the Printer for an Ethernet Connection 1. Connect your printer to your network using an Ethernet cable (sold separately). 2 . Connect the power cable to the wall, and then press the Power button . The Ethernet wired icon appears in the main menu on the operator panel. 3 . Ensure that your computer is on, and then insert the Drivers and Utilities CD that came with your printer. The CD launches automatically. NOTE: If you do not have your Drivers and Utilities CD, you can download the appropriate software from support.dell.com . 4 . From the Welcome screen, click Next. 5 . Select I Agree to the terms of this license agreement , and then click Next. 6 . From the Install Additional Software or Software Already Installed screen, click Next. 7 . From the Select Connection Type screen, select Wired Network Connection , and then click Next. 8 . Follow the instructions on your screen to complete setup. Configuring the Printer on a Wireless Network Using a Temporary USB Cable (recommended for most users) Configuration Overview Configuring the adapter using the Wireless Setup Utility involves connecting the printer in which the adapter has been installed to a computer by USB cable, and launching the Drivers and Utilities CD. If you need to adjust the wireless adapter settings after installation, the CD is not required. Launch the Wireless Setup Utility. NOTICE: Your network adapter is easily damaged by static electricity. Touch a grounded metal object before you touch the adapter. NOTICE: Do not grasp the antenna when removing the adapter. Pulling the antenna could damage the adapter.
In Windows Vista: 1. Click ® Programs . 2 . Click Dell Printers . 3 . Click Dell V505 . 4 . Click Wireless Setup Utility . In Windows XP and Windows 2000: 1. Click Start ® Programs or All Programs ® Dell Printers ® Dell V505 . 2 . Click Wireless Setup Utility . The Wireless Setup Utility steps you through the configuration process. The wizard can automatically detect wireless network settings or allow you to manually enter the network configuration settings. Before configuring the adapter, make sure your printer has been set up correctly: The adapter has been installed correctly in the printer. The ink cartridges are installed correctly. Paper has been loaded into the printer. The USB cable is attached to the printer and the computer. The printer is turned on and ready to be installed. Using Temporary USB Cable to Configure the Printer on a Wireless Network (recommended for most users) Before configuring the printer on a wireless network, ensure that: Your wireless network is set up and working properly. The computer you are using is connected to the same wireless network where you want to set up the printer. 1 . If you are using your printer with a new Dell computer : Connect the USB cable between the port on the back of the printer and the port on the back of the computer. Go to step 5 . If you are using your printer with an existing computer : Go to the next step. 2 . Ensure that your computer is on, and then insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 3 . From the Welcome screen, click Next. 4 . Select I Agree to the terms of this license agreement , and then click Next. 5 . From the Select Connection Type screen, select Wireless Connection , and then click Next. The Configure Wireless screen appears. 6 . Follow the instructions on your screen to complete setup.
Configuring the Printer on a Wireless Network Using Ad Hoc Connection By default, your WPS -enabled printer connects to a wireless network through infrastructure mode. To connect your printer to a wireless network through ad hoc mode, you have to first create an ad hoc profile on your computer. For help creating an ad hoc profile, see the installed Help, or refer to the manual that came with your external network adapter CD. 1. Ensure that your computer is on, and then insert the printer Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 . From the Welcome screen, click Next. 3 . Select I Agree to the terms of this license agreement , and then click Next. 4 . From the Install Additional Software or Software Already Installed screen, click Next. 5 . From the Select Connection Type screen, select Wireless Connection , and then click Next. The Configure Wireless screen appears. 6 . From the Configure Wireless screen, click Next. 7 . From the Check the Wi-Fi Indicator screen, select the color on the operator panel, and then click Next. 8 . Connect the installation cable, and then click Next. 9 . From the Choose a Network screen, select Connect to Another Network , and then click Next.
10. From the network list, select your ad hoc profile, and then click Next. NOTE: The Wi -Fi LED turns blue, indicating that the printer has successfully connected to a wireless network. 11 . Remove the installation cable, and then click Next. 12 . Follow the instructions on the installation screen to complete setup. Configuring the Printer on a Wireless Network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wi -Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is available only if you are using a WPS -enabled router. If you are not sure if your router is WPS -enabled, check the router for the WPS logo. Before beginning WPS -enabled setup, you must know the router IP address for the following WPS methods: Wi -Fi Protected Setup Using the PIN Method. For more information, see Using the Wi -Fi Protected Setup PIN Method. Wi -Fi Protected Setup using the Push Button on the Router Web Page. For more information, see Using the Wi -Fi Protected Setup Push Button on the Routers Web Page. The router IP address is not required for Wi -Fi Protected Setup using the Physical Push Button on the Router. For more information, see Using the Wi -Fi Protected Setup Physical Push Button on the Router . If you are unsure of the router IP address, follow the instructions for Using Temporary USB Cable to Configure the Printer on a Wireless Network (recommended for most users). Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN Method 1. If you are using your printer with a new Dell computer: Connect the USB cable between the port on the back of the printer and the port on the back of the computer. Go to step 6 . If you are using your printer with an existing computer: Go to the next step. 2 . Ensure that your computer is on, and then insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 3 . From the Welcome screen, click Next. 4 . Select I Agree to the terms of this license agreement , and then click Next. 5 . From the Install Additional Software or Software Already Installed screen, click Next. 6 . From the Select Connection Type screen, select Wireless Connection , and then click Next. NOTE: Wi -Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is recommended only for advanced users. NOTE: If your wireless network security is disabled, make sure to enable the security settings before proceeding with WPS configuration. (Consult your wireless router manufacturer’s documentation.) If you do not enable your wireless network security, configuring your printer using WPS may change your wireless network settings. To see your current wireless network settings, print a network setup page. For help on printing a network setup page, see Printing a Network Setup Page.
7. Wait until the Configure Wireless screen appears. 8. Using an Internet browser, type in your router IP address and press Enter. Your routers web page opens. Navigate to the Wi -Fi Protected Setup (WPS) section. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter your username and password. If you are not sure of the username and password, contact your router manufacturer’s helpline or your Internet service provider. 9 . On your printer operator panel, use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button . 10 . Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Network Setup , and then press the Select button . 11 . Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Wi- Fi Protected Setup , and then press the Select button . 12 . Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to PIN, and then press the Select button . 13 . Press the Select button to continue.
14. Type the PIN provided on your printer operator panel into the PIN field on your router WPS page within two minutes. Wait for configuration to complete. If setup is successful Wi- Fi Protected Setup Successful appears on the printer operator panel. Check if the printers Wi -Fi LED turns blue. For more information, see Wi -Fi LED . Continue with step 15. If setup is unsuccessful or times out Wait for a few minutes, and then perform step 9 to step 14 again. 15 . Close the router WPS page. 16 . Follow the instructions on the installation screen to complete setup. Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push Button on the Routers Web Page 1. If you are using your printer with a new Dell computer : Connect the USB cable between the port on the back of the printer and the port on the back of the computer. Go to step 6 . If you are using your printer with an existing computer : Go to the next step. 2 . Ensure that your computer is on, and then insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 3 . From the Welcome screen, click Next. 4 . Select I Agree to the terms of this license agreement , and then click Next. 5 . From the Install Additional Software or Software Already Installed screen, click Next.
6. From the Select Connection Type screen, select Wireless Connection , and then click Next. 7 . Wait until the Configure Wireless screen appears. 8 . Using an Internet browser, type in your router IP address, and press Enter. Your routers web page opens. Navigate to the WPS section. NOTE: You may be prompted to enter your username and password. If you are not sure of the username and password, contact your router manufacturer’s helpline or your Internet service provider. 9 . On your printer operator panel, use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button . 10 . Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Network Setup , and then press the Select button . 11 . Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Wi- Fi Protected Setup , and then press the Select button . 12 . Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Push Button , and then press the Select button . 13 . Press the Select button to continue.
14. Click Push Button on your router WPS page within two minutes. Wait for configuration to complete. If setup is successful Wi- Fi Protected Setup Successful appears on the printer operator panel. Check if the printers Wi -Fi LED turns blue. For more information, see Wi -Fi LED . Continue with step 15. If setup is unsuccessful or times out Wait for a few minutes, and then perform step 9 to step 14 again. 15 . Close the router WPS page. 16 . Follow the instructions on the installation screen to complete setup. Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Physical Push Button on the Router 1. If you are using your printer with a new Dell computer : Connect the USB cable between the port on the back of the printer and the port on the back of the computer. Go to step 6 . If you are using your printer with an existing computer : Go to the next step. 2 . Ensure that your computer is on, and then insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 3 . From the Welcome screen, click Next. 4 . Select I Agree to the terms of this license agreement , and then click Next. 5 . From the Install Additional Software or Software Already Installed screen, click Next.
6. From the Select Connection Type screen, select Wireless Connection , and then click Next. 7. Wait until the Configure Wireless screen appears. 8 . On your printer operator panel, use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Setup, and then press the Select button . 9 . Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Network Setup , and then press the Select button . 10 . Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Wi- Fi Protected Setup , and then press the Select button . 11 . Use the left or right arrow button to scroll to Push Button , and then press the Select button . 12 . Press the Select button to continue. 13 . Go to your router, and then press the push button on your router within two minutes. Wait for the configuration to complete. NOTE: Some routers may require less time or more time to configure. Refer to your routers manual to see the time required to push the router button before setup connection expires. If setup is successful Wi- Fi Protected Setup Successful appears on the printer operator panel. Check if the printers Wi -Fi LED turns blue. For more information, see Wi -Fi LED . Continue with step 15. If setup is unsuccessful or times out Wait for a few minutes, and then perform step 8 to step 13 again.