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 network can use your network resources—including Internet access, if your wireless
network is connected to the Internet. The range of your wireless network may extend far beyond the walls of your
home, allowing access to your network from the street or from your neighbors’ homes.
WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is the most basic and the weakest type of wireless security. WEP security relies on a
series of characters called the WEP key.
Every device on the wireless network must use the same WEP key. WEP security can be used on both ad hoc and
infrastructure networks.
A valid WEP key has:
Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9
or
Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a
keyboard.
WPA/WPA2
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) offer stronger wireless network security than WEP.
WPA and WPA2 are similar types of security. WPA2 uses a more complex encryption method and is more secure than
WPA. Both WPA and WPA2 use a series of characters, called the WPA pre-shared key or passphrase, to protect wireless
networks from unauthorized access.
A valid WPA passphrase has:
From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive.
or
Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
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							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 printer, including the IP address and MAC address of the
printer.
1Load plain paper.
2From the home screen, navigate to Print Setup Page:
 > Network Setup > Print Setup Page
The network setup page prints.
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless
network
To set up the printer for wireless printing, you need to know:
The name of your wireless network. This is also known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID).
If encryption was used to secure your network.
The security key (either a WEP key or WPA passphrase) that allows other devices to communicate on the network
if encryption was used to secure your network.
You can locate your network WEP key or WPA passphrase by accessing your wireless access point or router and
checking the security information.
If your wireless access point (wireless router) is using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security, the WEP key should be:
Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.
or
Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols found on a
keyboard.
If your wireless access point is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security, the WPA passphrase should be:
From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive.
or
Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9.
If your wireless network is not using security, then you will not have a security key.
Note: If you do not know the SSID of the network that your computer is connected to, launch the wireless utility of
the computer network adapter and look for the network name. If you cannot find the SSID or the security information
for your network, see the documentation that came with the wireless access point, or contact your system support
person.
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							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 Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
3Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to set up the printer.
For Macintosh users
1Close all open software applications.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.
3Double-click Install.
4Follow the instructions on the installation dialog to set up the printer.
Installing the printer on other computers
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However, you will need to install the printer driver on every computer that will access it. You do not need to configure
the printer again, although you will need to run the setup software on each computer to install the driver.
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 Search or Run box, type D:\setup.exe, where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen for installing a configured printer on a new computer.
For Macintosh users
1Close all open software applications.
2Insert the installation software CD.
If the installation dialog does not appear after a minute, then click the CD icon on the desktop.
3Double-click Install.
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							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 mode, the
power light pulses on and off.
–The printer is connected to an Ethernet network. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide to find out if your printer
has Ethernet capability.
Solid orange means one of the following:
–The printer has not yet been configured for a wireless network.
–The printer is configured for an ad hoc connection, but it is not currently communicating with another ad hoc
device.
Blinking orange means one of the following:
–The printer is out of the range of the wireless access point (wireless router).
–The printer is trying to communicate with the wireless access point, but the wireless access point is turned
off or not working properly.
–Either the configured printer or the wireless access point has been turned off and back on, and the printer is
trying to establish communications with the network.
–The wireless settings of the printer may no longer be valid.
Green means that the printer is connected to a wireless network and is ready for use.
Special wireless installation instructions
The following instructions apply to customers outside of North America who are using a wireless broadband box.
Some examples of these boxes include LiveBox, AliceBox, N9UF Box, FreeBox, and Club Internet.
Before you begin
Make sure your box is wireless-enabled and activated to work on a wireless network. For more information about
configuring the box to work wirelessly, see the documentation that came with your box.
Make sure your box is turned on and that your computer is on and connected to your wireless network.
Adding the printer to your wireless network
1Set up your printer for wireless networking using the setup instructions provided.
Stop when you are prompted to select a network.
2If there is an association/registration button on the back of your box, press it before selecting a network.
Note: After pressing the association/registration button, you have five minutes to complete the printer
installation.
3Return to the computer screen.
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							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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with the box, or from the box Web page. If you have already changed the key for your wireless network, use
the key you created.
4Follow the instructions on your screen to complete installation.
Assigning a static IP address
The printer will be assigned an IP address automatically through DHCP on most wireless networks.
1Complete the wireless setup, allowing the printer to receive a DHCP address from a DHCP server on the network.
2Print a network setup page to see what IP address is currently assigned to the printer.
3Open a Web browser and then type the printer IP address in the address field. Press Enter.
The printer Web page loads.
Note: If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the printer Web page correctly.
4Click the Configuration link.
5Click the TCP/IP link.
6Click the Set static IP address link.
7Type the IP address you want to assign to the printer in the IP Address field.
8Click the Submit button.
The Submitting selection message appears.
To confirm that the address was successfully assigned, type the static IP address in the Web browser address field
and then press Enter. The printer Web page loads if the address was successfully assigned.
For more information, contact your system support person.
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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.
For Macintosh users
1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network
The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network
set up this way is called an infrastructure network. If you have an infrastructure network, you should configure the
printer for use on that network.
Note: The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc
wireless network will keep it from working on any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure.
You can set up an ad hoc network if you:
Do not have an access point or wireless router
Do not already have a wireless network (but do have a wireless adapter for your computer)
Want to set up a standalone network between the printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter
In Windows Vista or later
1Click .
2Click Control Panel.
3Click Network and Internet.
4Open the Network and Sharing Center.
5Click Set up a connection or network when you are prompted to select a network to connect to.
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							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 key.
WPA passphrases must be:
From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive.
or
Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9.
WEP keys must be:
Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a–f, and 0-9.
or
Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII characters. ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard
dWrite down the password for your network. Be sure to use the exact spelling and capitalization.
Windows Vista will enable the ad hoc network for you. It will appear in the “Connect to a network” dialog under
“Available networks,” indicating that the computer is configured for the ad hoc network.
8Close the Windows Control Panel and any remaining windows.
9Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation.
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software.
10When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created
in step 7. The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.
11Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
Note: You may need to reconnect Windows Vista computers to the ad hoc network after restarting.
In Windows XP
1Click Start.
2Click Control Panel.
3Click Network and Internet Connections.
4Click Network Connections.
5Right-click the icon for your wireless network connection.
6Click Enable, if it appears in the pop-up menu.
Note: If Disable appears, your wireless connection is already enabled.
7Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon.
8Click Properties.
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							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 removed.
bClick Remove to delete the network from the list.
12Click Add to create an ad hoc network.
13In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name you want to give your wireless network.
14Write down the network name you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Be sure to use
the exact spelling and capitalization.
15If Network Authentication appears in the list, select Open.
16In the “Data encryption” list, select WEP.
17If necessary, clear the “The key is provided for me automatically” check box.
18In the Network Key box, type in a WEP key.
19Write down the WEP key you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you copy
it down exactly, including any capital letters.
20In the “Confirm network key” box, type the same WEP key.
21Select This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.
22Click OK twice to close the two open windows.
23It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check on the status of your network:
aRight-click the Wireless Network Connections icon.
bSelect View Available Wireless Networks.
If the network is listed but the computer is not connected, select the ad hoc network and then click
Connect.
If the network does not appear, wait a minute and then click Refresh network list.
24Insert the installation software CD, and follow the directions for wireless installation.
Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software.
25When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created
beginning in step 13. The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer.
26Store a copy of your network name and security information in a safe place for future reference.
In Windows 2000
Refer to the documentation that came with your wireless network adapter for information on configuring an ad
hoc network with Windows 2000.
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							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 future reference.
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network
Note: The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc
wireless network will remove it from any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure, for which it is
configured.
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 Wireless setup utility link.
6Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Note: Windows Vista computers may need to be reconnected to the ad hoc network after restarting.
For Macintosh users
1From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.
2Double-click Wireless Setup Assistant.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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							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 wireless router must
also support WPS.
If you want to use WPS to set up your printer, then insert the CD and follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Notes:
To use WPS to configure the printer wirelessly, all of the devices on your wireless network must support WPS. If
any device on your network does not support WPS, then you must type the SSID and security information when
prompted.
If you are using the PIN method to add your printer using WPS, make sure you type all eight digits when you are
asked to enter your PIN.
Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections
(Windows only)
You can change the way you access your printer, depending on your needs. The following procedures assume that
you have configured your printer for one type of connection and that the printer drivers are installed on the computer.
See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration.
Note: The printer supports one active local connection (USB) and one active network connection (Ethernet or wireless)
at a time. It is not possible to use both Ethernet and wireless at the same time.
Using the printer wirelessly
Select the connection type that describes how you currently access your printer:
If the printer is currently set up locally (using USB connection)
1
Click  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 set up the printer wirelessly.
Note: There is no need to remove the USB cable connecting the printer to the computer during wireless configuration.
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