User manual LEXMARK N4050E

[. . . ] N4050e Wireless Print Server User's Guide for Macintosh 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. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Edition: August 2004 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. , PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. [. . . ] 4 Setup overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Minimum requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Select a location for your print server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connect the print server to your printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Configuring your wireless print server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. Here are some of the settings that you may need to know: For basic setup: · · Network Name, also known as SSID (Service Set ID) Security type ­ ­ ­ · None WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Security Key(s) For advanced setup: · · · Basic setup settings listed above BSS (Basic Service Set) Type (the type of wireless network you use--Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure) Wireless Channel Number Wireless network settings 3 2 Setting up your wireless print server Setup overview The setup process consists of three parts: physically connecting the print server to your printer using the provided USB cable, configuring your wireless print server, and installing your printer on the network. After the print server ha been attached to the printer, the configuration segment involves using Zero configuration networking to connect to the print server over the computer to computer (Ad-Hoc) wireless network and changing the print server wireless network settings. The installation segment involves connecting the print server to the printer that you want to install and running the printer drivers or printer software CD to install it as a network printer. The setup process accommodates networks that use either Infrastructure mode (in which the network structure is based on a series of wireless routers or base stations) or Ad-Hoc mode (in which wireless devices communicate with each other directly without using a wireless router). Infrastructure mode Ad-Hoc mode Before setting up your wireless print server, make sure your printer has been set up correctly · · · The toner or print cartridges are installed correctly. Your printer is turned on and ready to be installed. For help setting up your printer, refer to your printer documentation. Setting up your wireless print server 4 Minimum requirements · · The Lexmark Wireless Print Server An existing wireless network The following security types are supported: ­ ­ ­ · · · · No security WEP (64-bit or 128-bit security keys) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)--(PSK­TKIP) A network-capable printer The drivers or printer software CD that came with your printer Mac OS X or higher Safari Web browser Note: If your operating system does not include the Safari Web browser, you can download it from the apple Web site at this address: http://www. apple. com/safari. 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. CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections during a lightning storm. Select a location for your print server The location of your print server is vital to ensuring that it works effectively. Follow these guidelines when determining a location for your print server: · · · · Place the print server on a flat, level surface away from excessive heat, cold, and moisture. Keep the print server within appropriate range of a wireless access point if your network uses an Infrastructure configuration. Keep the print server away from other electronic devices that could interfere with the wireless signal. Keep the print server away from obstructions that could interfere with the wireless signal. Minimum requirements 5 Connect the print server to your printer 1 Insert the small end of the USB cable into the printer USB port. 2 Insert the large end of the USB cable into the middle USB port on the back of the print server. 5 Connect the power cord to a properly-grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Configuring your wireless print server 1 In the Applications folder, open Internet Connect, and click the AirPort icon in the toolbar. 3 Open the Safari Web browser, and select Show All Bookmarks from the Bookmarks menu. [. . . ] This means that a new device can be added to a network without having to manually assign a unique IP address. Hexadecimal. A numbering system that is used as a representation of binary numbers using a base of 16 digits. Infrastructure network. A network in which your wireless devices communicate through a central wireless access point or base station. An infrastructure network can contain multiple wireless access points. 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