Lexmark PLATINUM PRO905 User Manual

Networking
Installing the printer on a wireless network
Wireless network compatibility
Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11n wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers
that are Wi-Fi certified.
Supported network security options
The printer supports three wireless security options: no security, WEP, and WPA/WPA2.
No Security
It is not recommended to use no security at all on a home wireless network. Using no security means that anyone
within range of your wireless...

Every device on the wireless network must use the same WPA passphrase. WPA security is an option only on
infrastructure networks with wireless access points and network cards that support WPA. Most newer wireless
network equipment also offers WPA2 security as an option.
Note: If your network uses WPA or WPA2 security, then select WPA Personal when you are prompted to select the
type of security your network uses.
Printing a network setup page
A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the...

Installing the printer on a wireless network
Before you install the printer on a wireless network, make sure 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.
For Windows users
1Close all open software programs.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, then launch the CD manually:
aClick , or click Start and then click Run.
bIn the Start...

4Select My printer is already set up. I am installing it on a new computer.
5Click Continue, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a
new computer.
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light
The colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light show the network status of the printer.
Off means one of the following:
–The printer is turned off or is powering up.
–The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is in Power Saver mode. In Power Saver...

From the wireless networks list that appears, select your network, and then click Continue.
If your wireless network does not appear in the list:
aConnect to another wireless network.
For Windows users
Click Unlisted Network.
For Macintosh users
Select Other Wireless Network, and then click Continue.
bEnter the details about your wireless network.
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Changing wireless settings after installation
To change wirele ss settings on the printer, such as the configured network, the security key, or other settings, do the
following:
For Windows users
1Click  or Start.
2Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.
3Select Printer Home.
4Click the Settings tab.
5Click the Wireless setup utility link.
6Follow the instructions on the computer screen to configure the printer for wireless access with the new settings....

6Click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, when you are prompted to choose a
connection option, and then click Next.
7Follow the instructions for setting up a wireless ad hoc network. As part of the setup:
aCreate a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer.
bWrite down the name of your network. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.
cGo to the Security Type list, select WPA2-Personal or WEP, and then create a WPA passphrase or WEP...

9Click 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 the third-party software to learn how to create an ad hoc network.
10Select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.
11Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.
aSelect the network to be...

For Macintosh users
1Access the Airport settings:
In Mac OS X version 10.5
a
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
bClick Network.
cClick AirPort.
In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier
a
From the Finder desktop, choose Go > Applications.
bFrom the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect.
cFrom the toolbar, click AirPort.
2From the Network menu, click Create Network.
3Create a name for the ad hoc network, and then click OK.
Note: Store the network name and password in a safe place for...

Configuring the printer wirelessly using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup)
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a method of configuring computers and printers on a secure wireless network. WPS is
faster than manual configuration, and it reduces typing errors when new devices are added to a wireless network.
The SSID and WPA passphrase are automatically detected and configured for you. The printer supports WPS and can
be configured for wireless access using WPS. In order to use WPS to configure the printer, the...