Lexmark 4108-W01 Users Manual

N5 Wireless Adapter

Getting Started

Edition: August 2002 The following paragraph does not apply to any country

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement

The Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by unplugging the equipment and then plugging it back in, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your point of purchase or service r epresentativ e for additional suggestions.

A minimum separation of 20 cm ( 8 inches ) must be maintained between the antenna and any persons for this device to satisfy the RF exposure requirements of the FCC.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized change s o r m odifi cat ions t o t hi s eq uipme nt. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Note: T o assur e compliance with FCC regulations f or a Class B computing device, use a prop erly shielded and g roun ded cab l e such as Lexmark part number 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.

Any questions regarding this compl iance inf ormation statement should be directed to Director of Lexmark Technology and Services, Lexmark International, Inc., 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, KY 40550, (859) 232-3000.

Industry Canada compliance statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

This device complies with Industry Canada specification RSS-

210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF fields in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

This device complies with Industry Canada specification RSS-

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF

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fields in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements

of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, and 1999/5/ EC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits and on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment.

A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France.

This product satisfies the Class B l imits of EN 55022 and saf ety requirements of EN 60950.

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The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/

1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.

Safety information

• Use only the Lexmark power supply provided with this product or an authorized Lexmark replacement power supply.

• Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the manual, to a professional service person.

Contents

Introduction................................................................................................................................ ......... 2

Setup.................................................................................................................................................... 2

Set up your adapter on the network.................................................................................................. 7

Configure your Lexmark inkjet printer............................................................................................ 12

Configure your Lexmark laser printer............................................................................................. 17

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 22

An indicator light is not on.................................................................................................................................... 23

The Lexmark Printer Adapter software installation screen does not appear....................................................... 23

I can not find the network settings of my computer’s wireless adapter................................................................ 24

My MAC address is not listed on the Select your N5 Wireless Adapter screen .................................................. 24

My network is not listed on the Connect to the network (automatic) screen........................................................ 24

I do not know the hexadecimal format of my WEP key ....................................................................................... 24

Setup was not successful (My printer was not found on the network)................................................................. 25

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The Lexmark printer software installation screen does not appear...................................................................... 25

An error message appears.. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... ....... .... ............................ 25

There is not a Network button on the Results: No Printer Attached screen......................................................... 25

My network printer does not appear in the list of available printers ..................................................................... 26

There is not an Install Selected Printer button on the Network Configuration screen.......................................... 26

My network printer does not print......................................................................................................................... 27

How Do I...?........................................................................................................................................ 28

Change the computer’s network settings ............................................................................................................. 28

Print a test page ................................................................................................................................................... 28

Uninstall the printer software................................................................................................................................ 28

Manually configure the network printer ................................................................................................................ 29

Select the network printer port ............................................................................................................................. 31

Check the printer status ....................................................................................................................................... 31

Reset the adapter................................................................................................................................................. 32

Contact Lexmark .................................................................................................................................................. 32

Glossary............................................................................................................................................. 33

Statement of Limited Warranty........................................................................................................ 34

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Introd ucti on

Thank you for purchasing the LexmarkTM N5 Wireless Adapter!

The adapter makes it easy for you to:

• Share your printer between two or more network computers.

• Locate your printer anywhere in your home or office. You no longer need to locate the printer next to a host

computer or make sure a host computer is powered on before sending your print job from a remote location.

• Quickly transfer information. Your new adapter has the capability to transfer

information at up to 11Mbps.

Setup

For setup, you need:

• The Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter

• An existing 802.11b Wireless Ethernet network

• A network- capable Lexmark printer

To find out if your printer is network-capable or for other printer-specific information, refer to the documentation that came with your printer or visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.

• The Lexmark Printer Adapter software CD

• The printer software CD that came with your printer

• A computer with a CD-ROM drive

The computer must be connected to the network, have TCP/IP active and running, and have one of the following operating systems:

– Windows 98 – Windows Me – Windows 2000 – Windows XP

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Step 1:Select a location for

your adapter

Choosing the correct location for your new adapter is vital to ensuring that it provides you with the quality of service you expect.

Make sure the location is:

• Firm, level, and stable

• Within the appropriate range for your access point if

your network has an infrastructure configuration

• Large enough to accommodate a printer attached to the adapter

• Away from the direct airflow of air conditioners, heaters, or ventilators

• Free of temperature or humidity extremes and fluctuations

• Clean, dry, and free of dust

• Away from direct sunlight

Step 2:Unpack your adapter

Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter

Power supply

exmark

rinter dapter

oftware CD

US power plug adapter

eho

Art

USB cable

Australian/New Zealand power plug adapter

Continental European power plug adapter

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If any items are missing or you need a different power plug adapter for your geography, contact Lexmark (see page 31).

Step 3:Prepare your printer

Unpack and set up your printer. For help, refer

to the instructions that came with your printer. To help configure your printer on the network:

– Do not connect your printer to your

computer; however , if you have already done so, disconnect the USB or parallel cable.

– Do not install the printer software; however , if

you have already done so, you do not need to uninstall it.

Place the printer next to your adapter.

Note: If necessary, disconnect the printer

power supply, and then reconnect it at its new location.

Make sure the printer power light is on.

Note: Your printer may look different from the

one shown.

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Step 4:Raise the adapter

antenna

Antenna

Step 5:Connect your adapter

to your printer

USB cable

Note: Rotate the antenna clockwise from the back.

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Note: Your printer may look different from the one

shown.

Step 6:Connect your adapter

Step 7:Make sure all indicator

power suppl y

Power supply

If necessary, replace the US power plug adapter with the correct power plug adapter for your geography.

US power plug adapter

lights are on

USB light

If, after 30 seconds, one or more of the indicator lights are not on or blinking, see page 22.

Note: The Network li nk li ght blinks to indic ate any

network activity in the area.

Power light

Network link light

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Step 8:T urn on y our computer Step 9:Set up your adapter on

the network

Your adapter must establish communication with either a remote host if your network has an ad hoc configuration or an access point if your network has an infrastructure configuration.

If you have any questions about the software screens and messages that appear during setup, see Troubleshooting, beginning on page 21, or click Help on the software screen.

Insert the Lexmark Printer Adapter software CD

as shown.

Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP

When the software installation screen appears,

click Install Now.

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Select Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter and the

type of printer you connected the adapter to in Step 5 on page 4.

Select adapter and printer type

Select which adapter you are i nstalling

Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter

Select which printer type i s attached

Inkjet Laser

For more key information.

Which printers are supported?

Click Continue.

Follow the instructions on your screen to reset

your adapter to the factory defaults.

Note:When the USB light goes out momentarily,

the adapter has been properly reset to the factory defaults.

Click Continue.

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Follow the instructions on your screen to change

the values of your computer’s wireless adapter network settings.

Do not exit the Lexmark Printer Adapter software. You need to have both utilities active at this time.

Use the space below to write down the current

values of the network settings. You may need to refer to them later.

SSID/Network name __________________ Mode ______________________________ Channel ____________________________ WEP/Authentication __________________ Key________________________________

Return to the Lexmark Printer Adapter software

after all settings have been changed and the configuration utility for your computer’s wireless adapter has been closed.

If there is only one printer adapter on your

network, continue with step 12 on page 9. If there are two or more printer adapters on your

network, select your adapter from the list of available network devices.

Your adapter is the device whose MAC address matches the MAC address on the bottom cover of your adapter.

MAC address

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