If you cannot find the SSID or the security information for your network, then see the documentation that came with the access point, or contact your system support person. If you do not know the SSID of the network that your computer is connected to, then launch the wireless utility of the computer network adapter, and then look for the network name.

Note: We do not recommend using an unsecured wireless network.

If your wireless network does not use any type of security, then you will not have any security information. If you are installing the printer on an 802.1X network, then you may need the following: Encryption must be set for the same type on the router and on the printer, or the printer will not be able to communicate on the network. WPA includes encryption as an additional layer of security. Select the key currently in use on the network by selecting the default WEP transmit key. If your network uses more than one WEP key, then enter up to four in the provided spaces. Security Method-There are four basic options for Security Method: Check with your system support person if you are not sure which channel to select. Some ad hoc networks will also require the automatic setting. Wireless Mode (or Network Mode)-The mode is either infrastructure or ad hoc.Ĭhannel (for ad hoc networks)-The channel defaults to automatic for infrastructure networks. SSID-The SSID is also referred to as the network name. Make sure you have the following information before setting up the printer on a wireless network:

Make sure your access point (wireless router) is turned on and is working properly.

For more information, see the instruction sheet that came with the wireless network adapter.

Make sure your wireless network adapter is installed in your printer and working properly.

Preparing to set up the printer on a wireless network

Lexmark wireless setup utility download