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ii Edition: May 2005 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 WARRANT...
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Contents iii Contents Chapter 1: Getting started ............................................................. 1 Unpacking your print server ........................................................................... 1 Installing the internal wireless print server in your printer ......................
Page 5 - Getting started; Unpacking your print server
Getting started 1 1 Getting started Unpacking your print server Installing the internal wireless print server in your printer Before installing the wireless print server, make sure the printer has been set up correctly. • The toner or print cartridges are installed. • Paper is loaded. Number Descrip...
Page 6 - Attaching the wireless print server antenna; Safety information
Safety information 2 • The printer is powered off. Note: The process used for installing the internal wireless print server in your printer may vary between different printers. See the “Installing Options” section of the printer documentation for information on installing wireless print server optio...
Page 7 - Minimum requirements for setup
Minimum requirements for setup 3 Minimum requirements for setup • The MarkNet N8050 Internal Wireless Print Server • An existing wireless network • A supported printer • The drivers or printer software CD that came with your printer When configuring the print server with the Lexmark Wireless Setup U...
Page 8 - Configuring the internal wireless print server; Configuration overview; Manual configuration
Configuring the internal wireless print server 4 2 Configuring the internal wireless print server Configuration overview After the internal wireless print server has been installed in a printer, there are two ways the print server can be configured for use on a wireless network: Configuring the prin...
Page 9 - Using the Wireless Setup Utility; Wizard Mode
Using the Wireless Setup Utility 5 Using the Wireless Setup Utility 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and has power. 2 Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable. 3 When the New Hardware Wizard appears, click Cancel . 4 Insert the MarkNet N8050 Utilities CD. The CD launches automatica...
Page 10 - For Wizard Mode; Wireless Networks Available in Your
Using the Wireless Setup Utility 6 For Wizard Mode In Wizard mode, the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility gathers wireless information from the computer the printer is connected to. The results of this query determine the process for selecting the correct SSID. 1 Select the appropriate Network Name (SSI...
Page 11 - Entering alternate network settings
Using the Wireless Setup Utility 7 Entering alternate network settings Once the Wireless Setup Utility has collected and displayed the existing wireless settings, if the network configuration you want to use is not available, you have the option to enter a different network configuration. 1 After th...
Page 12 - Installing the printer on the network; For Advanced Mode
Using the Wireless Setup Utility 8 10 Verify that the print server can communicate over the network. • If the print server was successfully configured and is available on the network, click Finish to close the Setup Utility. • If the print server was not able to join the wireless network, click View...
Page 13 - Creating a certificate request; Configuring the authentication mechanism
Using the Wireless Setup Utility 9 5 Select the appropriate encryption for the network. The type of encryption that can be used is dependent on the authentication type that was selected in step 4. For Open: • No Encryption • WEP For Shared: • WEP For WPA Personal: • TKIP For 802.1x–RADIUS: • No Encr...
Page 15 - Configuring WEP encryption
Installing the printer on the network 11 Configuring WEP encryption 1 Enter the appropriate WEP key(s). WEP encryption requires at least one WEP key, but can include up to four. 2 Select the default WEP transmit key. 3 Click OK to return to the Advanced Mode home screen, and proceed to step 8 of the...
Page 16 - Installing a network printer on additional network computers
Installing the printer on the network 12 Installing a network printer on additional network computers If you are installing the network printer for use with multiple computers on the network, repeat the Installing the printer on the network process for each computer that will have access to the prin...
Page 17 - Changing the wireless print server settings; Finding the network printer IP; Finding the network printer IP address; Using the IP Setup Utility; Printing a network setup page
Changing the wireless print server settings 13 3 Changing the wireless print server settings The easiest way to change settings in the wireless print server is through the embedded Web server. For this to work, the printer must be successfully installed on the network. 1 Enter the IP address of the ...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; The MarkNet N8050 Utilities CD does not launch automatically; My Computer; The network key was invalid
Troubleshooting 14 4 Troubleshooting Use this section to solve problems you may have while setting up the internal wireless print server. The MarkNet N8050 Utilities CD does not launch automatically 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Reinsert the MarkNet N8050 Utilities CD. If the setup utility s...
Page 19 - The printer was unable to join the network; Do not verify the print server can join the network
The printer was unable to join the network 15 • Pre-Shared key (for infrastructure mode only) — Between 8 and 63 ASCII characters The printer was unable to join the network There are many factors that can prevent the print server from joining the network. Here are some of the most common troubleshoo...
Page 20 - My network printer does not print
My network printer does not print 16 My network printer does not print • Make sure the printer power is on. • Check the printer status. • Make sure the network is operating properly. See the network documentation, or contact your network support person if you are not sure that your network is operat...
Page 21 - Configuring the print server in Ad-Hoc mode
Manual configuration 17 5 Manual configuration The MarkNet N8050 internal 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. Because this configuration method does not use the Wireless Setup Utility ...
Page 23 - Certificate management; To manage certificates for use with 802.1x–RADIUS; Configuring the
Configuring the print server in Ad-Hoc mode 19 9 Under Network/Ports, click Wireless . 10 Change the listed network settings to match the wireless network that the printer will be used on, including: • SSID • BSS type • Channel Number (Ad-Hoc only) • Wireless Security Mode • Encryption Mode (If appl...
Page 24 - Configuring the print server using the printer operator panel; Installing your printer on the network
Configuring the print server using the printer operator panel 20 To request and install a new Signed Certificate 1 Under Certificate Configuration, click Update The Certificate Signing Request. 2 Enter the appropriate certificate information. 3 Click Update Certificate Signing Request . 4 Under Cert...
Page 25 - Glossary; Authentication mechanism.; Data Encryption mode.
21 Glossary 802.1x–RADIUS. A user authentication protocol used in conjunction with a RADIUS authentication server. 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 sta...
Page 26 - Infrastructure network.
Glossary 22 DHCP. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can automatically request an IP address every time it connects to the network. This means that a new device can be added to a network withou...
Page 29 - IEEE Standard
Certification ID: W003404 This certificate represents the capabilities and features that have passed the interoperability testing governed by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Detailed descriptions of these features can be found at www.wi-fi.org/certificate Certification Date: March 30, 2005 Category : Wireless P...
