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Lexmark MarkNet N4050e User Manual

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N4050e Wireless Print
Server
User's Guide
August 2004
www.lexmark.com
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.,
registered in the United States and/or other countries.
© 2004 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40550

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  • Page 1 N4050e Wireless Print Server User’s Guide August 2004 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2004 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road...
  • Page 2 Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. You can purchase additional copies of publications related to this product by calling 1-800-553-9727.
  • Page 3 See the warranty disclaimers in the referenced licenses for additional details. To obtain source code files for the Lexmark modified GNU licensed software, launch the drivers CD that shipped with your printer and click Contact Lexmark.

  • Page 4: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    Lexmark is contact Lexmark at 1-859-232-3000, or on Warranty legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be the World Wide Web at http:// Lexmark warrants that this product: liable for any lost profits, lost savings, support.lexmark.com.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Getting started............. 1 Unpacking your print server ................1 Wireless network settings................3 Chapter 2: Setting up your wireless print server ......4 Setup overview....................4 Minimum requirements................... 5 Safety information ..................6 Select a location for your print server............. 6 Configuring your wireless print server ............
  • Page 6 Configuring the print server in Ad-Hoc mode ..........18 Installing your printer on the network ............20 Glossary..................21...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    Getting started Unpacking your print server Number Description N4050e Print Server N4050e Setup Utility CD Setup Sheet Power supply USB cable Power cord wall adapter Getting started...
  • Page 8 Understanding the print server ports Number Part Description USB port (to computer) Connects your print server to a computer for initial configuration and network setup. Use USB port 2 to connect your print server to your printer. USB port (to printer) Connects your print server to your printer.

  • Page 9: Wireless Network Settings

    Number Part Description Power Indicator The print server has power. USB status The print server is connected by USB and is communicating. Wireless status The print server is communicating wirelessly. Wireless network settings You may need to know some of your wireless network settings in order to set up your wireless print server.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Wireless Print Server

    Setting up your wireless print server Setup overview The setup process consists of two parts: configuring your wireless print server and installing your printer on the network. The configuration segment involves connecting the print server to a computer by USB cable and running the Wireless Print Server Setup Wizard to configure the device and test the wireless connection.

  • Page 11: Minimum Requirements

    – WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)—(PSK–TKIP) • A network-capable printer • The Lexmark N4050e Setup Utility CD • The drivers or printer software CD that came with your printer • A computer that utilizes one of the following operating systems: •...

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    Safety information • Use only the power supply provided with this product or the manufacturer’s authorized replacement power supply. • Connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.
  • Page 13 Special instructions for Windows 98 SE, Me: The device driver required for communicating with a USB device is not installed by default for Windows 98, Windows 98/SE, or Windows Me. If you have not previously used a USB device with this operating system, you may need to insert your operating system CD to install the necessary device driver.
  • Page 14 Troubleshooting tip: If the Network Name you want to use is not in the list, select the I want to enter a different configuration radio button, and then click Next. If the correct Network Name still does not appear, see Entering alternate network settings.
  • Page 15 Use the same cable to connect the print server to your printer. To make this connection, insert the large end of the USB cable into the middle USB port on the back of the print server, and then insert the small end of the USB cable into your printer. Click Next to continue with the Setup Utility Wizard.
  • Page 16 Entering alternate network settings Once you have started the N4050eWireless Print Server Setup Utility, and the Wizard has collected and displayed your existing wireless settings, if the network configuration you want to use is not available, you have the option to enter a different network configuration. After the Setup Wizard performs the site survey, select the option to enter a different configuration.
  • Page 17 If security was selected, enter the appropriate security key(s), and then click Next. If no security was selected, proceed to step 9. Check each network attribute on the summary screen to make sure that the settings are correct. If the settings are correct, click Next to apply these settings to your print server. Disconnect the USB cable from both your computer and the print server.
  • Page 18 must then be changed to match the port that is created by the N4050e Wireless Print Server Setup Utility. Refer to your printer documentation for instructions on installing your printer as a locally attached printer (not over a network). Connect the printer to your computer using the provided USB cable. Insert your printer software or drivers CD and follow the local installation path.

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Changing Your Wireless Print Server Settings

    Print Server N4050e IP Setup Utility. The IP Setup Utility will discover all Lexmark print servers on the network. A list of print servers, including their MAC and IP addresses, will be displayed. Select your print server from the list.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use this section to solve problems you may have while setting up your print server. Indicator light status Indicator light pattern State Result Power indicator The Print Server does not have power. Make sure that the power cord is attached correctly and is plugged into an outlet with power. USB status The USB cable connecting the print server to either the printer or the computer is not secure.

  • Page 21: The Setup Utility Wizard Was Not Able To Communicate With The Print Server

    If the setup utility screen does not appear, do the following: From your desktop, double-click My Computer. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. The Setup Utility Wizard was not able to communicate with the print server • Verify that the print server has power and that the power indicator light is lit.

  • Page 22: The Print Server Was Configured Correctly, But Cannot Be Found On The Network

    The print server was configured correctly, but cannot be found on the network • Verify that the print server has power and that the power indicator light is on. • Verify that the print server is within range of the wireless network. •...

  • Page 23: The Correct Print Server Listing Is Not Present When Running The Printer Software Or Drivers Cd

    • Make sure there is not a problem with the printer itself. Disconnect the printer from the printer adapter. Attach the printer directly to your computer with a USB cable, and perform a local printer installation. If you are able to print when the printer is directly attached, there may be a problem with your network.

  • Page 24: Chapter 5: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup The wireless print server is shipped with default settings that let you configure it in Ad-Hoc mode by accessing the embedded Web page of the print server. Like basic setup, this method involves first configuring the print server and then installing the printer on the network.
  • Page 25 Check the IP address of the print server. The print server will be assigned an IP address through the AutoIP method. This address should be in the range of 169.254. You can access the print server IP address by one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 26 Installing your printer on the network Once the print server has been configured, use the printer drivers CD or printer software CD that came with your printer to install the printer on the computers attached to your network. • Make sure that your printer drivers CD or printer software CD is inserted into the computer you want to install the printer for.
  • Page 27 Glossary Ad-Hoc network. A stand-alone or peer-to-peer network in which wireless devices communicate directly with one another without using a wireless access point or base station. ASCII. A standard character set consisting of 96 uppercase and lowercase letters, plus 32 nonprinting control characters.
  • Page 28 Network authentication type. The data encryption mode that is used on your network to prevent unauthorized users or devices from connecting to or accessing your wireless network. You can use one of the following protocols for network authentication: • None •...
  • Page 29 Wi-Fi Alliance. Detailed descriptions of these features can be found at www.wi-fi.org/certificate Certification Date: September 18, 2004 Category: Wireless Printers and Print Servers Company: Lexmark International, Inc. Product: Lexmark N4050e This product has passed Wi-Fi certification testing for the following standards: IEEE Standard Security 802.11b WPA™...

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