Using A Wireless Network Connection - Lexmark X7550 User Manual

Communication
Security
Range
Speed
Requirements for all
devices on the network
Unique IP address for each
device
Mode set to
Same SSID
Same channel
Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has:
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Increased network security
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Increased reliability
•
Faster performance
•
Easier setup

Using a wireless network connection

This printer contains an internal wireless print server, which allows the printer to be used on a wireless network. The
following settings from your existing wireless network may be needed to properly configure the printer for use on the
network:
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The network name, also known as the SSID
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The type of security used on the network (WEP, WPA, WPA2)
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Any applicable security keys or passwords used with the network security encryption type
1
Insert the printer software CD.
2
From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 7500 Series icon.
3
Double-click Install.
4
Click Continue.
5
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
If your printer is already installed but you have not set it up for use on your wireless network, you need to add your
printer to the Printer List.
1
From the Finder desktop, click Applications.
2
From Applications, double-click Utilities.
3
Double-click Printer Setup Utility.
The Printer List dialog appears.
Through wireless access point (wireless
router)
More security options
Determined by range and number of
access points
Usually faster
Yes
Infrastructure mode
Yes, including the wireless access point
(wireless router)
Yes, including the wireless access point
(wireless router)
Networking the printer
Directly between devices
Restricted to range of individual devices
on network
Usually slower
Yes
Ad hoc mode
Yes
Yes
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