Lexmark N8050 User Manual

MarkNet™ N8050 Internal Wireless Print Server

User’s Guide

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Safety information

• Make sure that the printer is powered off before attempting an installation of the wireless print server option card in the printer.

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

CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections during a lightning storm.

Electronic emission notices

Wireless notice and FCC statement

Contents

Chapter 1: Getting started............................................................. 1

Unpacking your print server ........................................................................... 1

Installing the internal wireless print server in your printer .............................. 1

Safety informa tion ... .............. .. ............. .. .. .............. .. ............. .. .............. .. .. ..... 2

Minimum requirements for setup............................. .. ........................ .. ........... 3

Wireless network settings............................................................................... 3

Chapter 2: Configuring the internal wireless print server.......... 4

Configuratio n o ve r view....... .............. .. ............. .. ............. ... .. ............. .. ............ 4

Using the Wireless Setup Utility ..................................................................... 5

Installing the printer on the network ............................................................. 11

Chapter 3: Changing the wireless print server settings........... 13

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting........................................................ 14

The MarkNet N8050 Utilities CD does not launch automatically.................. 14

The Wireless Setup Utility was not able to communicate wit h the

printer........................................................................................................... 14

The network key was invalid ........................................................................ 14

The printer was unable to join the network............................... .................... 15

The internal print server was configured wit h the correct

settings, but cannot be found on the network... ...................... ...................... 15

My network printer does not print....................................... .................... ...... 16

Chapter 5: Manual configuration................................................ 17

Configuring the print server in Ad-Hoc mode............................................... 17

Configuring the print server using the prin ter operator panel....................... 20

Installing the printer on the network ............................................................. 20

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Glossary......................................................................................... 21

Contents

Getting started

Unpacking your print server

Number Description 1 MarkNet™ N8050 Internal Wireless Print Server 2 Antenna 3 MarkNet N8050 Utilities CD 4 Setup Guide 5 Installation screws 6 USB cable

Installing the internal wireless print server in your printer

Before installing the wireless print server, make sure the printer has been set up correctly.

• The toner or print cartridges are instal led.

• Paper is loaded.

Getting started

• The printer is powered off.

Note: The process used for installing the internal wireless print server in your print er may

vary between different printers. See the “Installing Options” section of the printer documentation for informati on on installing wireless print server opti on cards.

Attaching the wireless print server antenna

Once the print server is installed, attach the antenna to the option card. Make sure to tighten the connector until the antenna is attached securely, as a loose connec tion can result in a poor wireless signal. Then, bend the joint until the antenna is pointing up.

Note: Some printer configurations create space restrictions that may require the antenna

be attached before installing the option card.

Safety information

• Make sure that the printer is powered off before attempting an ins tallation of the wir eless print

server option card in the printer.

• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a

professional service person.

CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections during a

lightning storm.

Safety information

Minimum requirements for setup

• The MarkNet N8050 Internal Wireless Print Server

• An existing wireless network

• A supported printer

• The drivers or printer software CD that came with your printer

When configuring the print server with the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility (recommended)

• A USB cable

• The MarkNet N8050 Utilities CD

• A computer that utilizes one of the following operati ng systems:

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows XP Professional x64 edition

• Windows 2000 Server, Windows Advanced Server, Windows DataCenter Server

• Windows Server 2003

• Windows Server standard 2003 x64 edition

Note: Use of the print server is not restricted to these operating syst ems. See your printer

documentation for a list of supported oper ating systems.

Wireless network settings

Some wireless network settings may be needed in order to configure the wireless print server that has been installed in the printer. Here are some of the settings that may be needed:

• Network Name, also known as SSID (Service Set ID)

• BSS (Basic Service Set) Type (the type of wireless network you use–Ad-Hoc or

Infrastructure)

• Wireless Channel Number

• Network authentication and encrypti on type

• Security Key(s)

• Signed Certificate or CA Certificate

Minimum requ ir e me n ts for se tup

Configuring the internal wireless print

server

Configuration overview

After the internal wireless print server has been installed in a printer, there are two ways the print server can be configured for use on a wireless network: Configuring the print server using the Wireless Setup Utility, or by manual configuration.

Configuring the print server using the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility involves connecting the printer in which the internal wireless print server has been installed to a computer by USB cable and launching the MarkNet N8050 Utilities CD. The Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility then provides both a Wizard mode and an Advanced mode of operation. The Wizard mode steps the user through the configuration process. The Advanced mode provides an int erface through which the user can direct ly enter and apply the appropriate wireless configuration settings for the wireless network that the printer will be used on.

Note: When configuring with the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility, 802.1x–RADIUS

authentication is only available through the Advanced mode of operation.

Manual configuration is intended for advanced users and involves communicating with the print server over an Ad-Hoc wireles s connection witho ut the use of the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utilit y or a direct USB connection. Users who prefer to perform the manual configuration method require an in-depth understanding of the wireless set ti ngs for the network. For instructions on manually configuring the internal wir eless print server, see Manual configuration.

Before configuring the wireless print server, make sure your printer has been set up corr ectly

• The internal wireless print server option card has been installed correctly in the printer.

• All access panels and printer doors have been replaced or closed.

• The toner or print cartridges are installed correctly.

• Paper has been loaded into the printer.

• The printer is turned on and ready to be installed.

For help setting up your printer, see your printer documentation.

Configuring the internal wireless print server

Using the Wireless Setup Utility

1 Make sure the printer is turned on and has power. 2 Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable.

3 When the New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel. 4 Insert the MarkNet N8050 Utilities CD. The CD launches automatically. 5 Click Install MarkNet N8050 Utilities. 6 Click Agree to accept the license agreement. 7 Click Finish to install the files and launch the setup utility. 8 Select either Wizard Mode or Advanced Mode. 9 Click Next, and follow the instructions for either Wizard Mode or Advanced Mode.

Using the Wireless Setup Utility

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