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7 Select the Use Windows
to configure my wireless network settings check box.
8 Under Preferred Networks, delete any existing networks.
a
Click the network to be removed.
b
Clickthe Remove button.
9 Click Add to create an ad hoc network.
10 In the Network Name (SSlD) box, type the name you want to give your wireless network.
11 Write down the network name you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you
copy it down exactly, including capital letters.
12 If Network Authentication
appears in the list, select Open.
13 In the Data encryption
list, select WEP.
14 If necessary, deselect the The key is provided
for me automatically
check box.
15 In the Network Key box, type in a security code.
16 Write down the security code you chose so you can refer to it when running the wireless setup. Make sure you
copy it down exactly, including any capital letters.
Note: For more information about passwords (security keys), see "Check your security keys" in the "Wireless
troubleshooting" section of the "Troubleshooting"
chapter.
17 Type the same security code in the Confirm
network
key box.
18 Select the This is a computer-to-computer
(ad hoc) network; wireless
access points are not used. check
box.
19 Click OK twice to close the two open windows.
20 It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check on the status of your
network:
a
Right-click the Wireless
Network Connections
icon.
b
Select View Available
Wireless
Networks.
• If the network is listed but the computer is not connected, select the ad hoc network and then click the
Connect
button.
• If the network does not appear, wait a minute and then click the Refresh network
list button.
21 Click Programs
or All Programs
- Lexmark 7500 Series.
22 Click Wireless
Setup Utility.
Note: You may be prompted to connect the printer to the computer again using the installation cable as part of
the setup process.
23 Follow the prompts on the computer screen.
24 Store your network name and security code in a safe place for future reference.
Adding
a printer
to an existing
ad hoc wireless
network
using
Windows
1 Click Programs
or All Programs
- Lexmark 7500 Series.
2 Click Wireless
Setup.
3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
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