Before you begin

This procedure requires a functional network connection between computer and access point. NOTE: Wireless routers function as Access Points.

-Obtain the wireless router's IP address. You should find this information in the documentation for your wireless router/access point. NOTE: Most, but not all, manufacturers use some variation of 192.168.#.#.

-Obtain the default user name and password. Again, you should find this information in the documentation for your wireless router/access point. If you configured and forgot this Username and Password, please consult the router manufacturer's technical support resources for different reconfiguration options.

What to check for

Values of interest include the following:

SSID – Network name.

WEP, WPA, WPA2 – Security type. Recommended: WPA2 offers the latest advanced encryption security (AES).

Security Keys (passphrase or password) – This configured value prevents unauthorized access to the wireless network or WLAN.

Channel – The access point's wireless frequency, which allows the access point to communicate with other wireless devices.

Obtaining access point settings (this example uses D-Link DI-624 Wireless Router)

Step Action Illustration

1 Enter your router's IP address into the Web address field.

2 Enter the User name and Password. NOTE: This manufacturer uses the default admin for User name; the entry for Password is omitted by default. Click OK.

3 Under the Home tab, click on Wireless. NOTE: See your router's documentation for the location of the equivalent settings.
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4 Take note of the SSID and Security Key(s) or passhrase and make sure that security is enabled.
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5
No Security will show WEP as disabled.

IMPORTANT! Notice that there is still an SSID value.

Why is this important? An SSID is still useful for differentiating networks as you will see during the printer configuration process.

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Additional information

Topic Reference

Setting up the printer in an Infrastructure network environment (i.e., access points and routers). NOTE: This is the recommended procedure if you are connected to the Internet. Click here.

How and When to Rejoin Your Printer to Your Wireless Network Using the Wireless Setup Utility Click here.

Setting up the the printer in an Ad-Hoc network environment (i.e., wireless-equipped PC directly to printer).

NOTE: Not a recommended connection method because of performance limitations.
Click here.

Setting up the printer in a Wired network environment. Click here.

Troubleshooting wireless printing issues. Click here.

Still need help?

Please contact Lexmark Technical Support for additional assistance. NOTE: When calling for support you will need to know your printer model and serial number (SN).

Please call from near the printer and computer in case the technician asks you to perform a task involving one of these devices.

Lexmark Impact S301	Lexmark Impact S302	Lexmark Impact S305
Lexmark Impact S308	Lexmark Interact S602	Lexmark Interact S605	Lexmark Interact S608
Lexmark Interpret S402	Lexmark Interpret S405	Lexmark Interpret S408	Lexmark Intuition S502
Lexmark Intuition S505	Lexmark Intuition S508	Lexmark Platinum Pro902	Lexmark Platinum Pro905
Lexmark Prestige Pro802	Lexmark Prestige Pro805	Lexmark Prevail Pro702	Lexmark Prevail Pro705
Lexmark Prevail Pro706	Lexmark Prevail Pro708	Lexmark Prospect Pro202	Lexmark Prospect Pro205
Lexmark Prospect Pro208	Lexmark X2600	Lexmark X2620	Lexmark X2630
Lexmark X3530	Lexmark X3550	Lexmark X3580	Lexmark X3650
Lexmark X4530	Lexmark X4550	Lexmark X4580	Lexmark X4650
Lexmark X4690	Lexmark X4850	Lexmark X4875	Lexmark X4950
Lexmark X4975	Lexmark X4975ve	Lexmark X6570	Lexmark X6575
Lexmark X6650	Lexmark X6675	Lexmark X6690	Lexmark X7550
Lexmark X7675	Lexmark X9350	Lexmark X9575

How to Check the SSID and the Wireless Network's Security Passphrase on Your Access Point or Router

Problem

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Solution

How to Check the SSID and the Wireless Network's Security Passphrase on Your Access Point or Router	Document ID:HO3086

	Properties

Step	Action	Illustration
1	Enter your router's IP address into the Web address field.
2	Enter the User name and Password. NOTE: This manufacturer uses the default admin for User name; the entry for Password is omitted by default. Click OK.
3	Under the Home tab, click on Wireless. NOTE: See your router's documentation for the location of the equivalent settings.	Click here for a larger image.
4	Take note of the SSID and Security Key(s) or passhrase and make sure that security is enabled.	Click here for a larger image.
5	No Security will show WEP as disabled. IMPORTANT! Notice that there is still an SSID value. Why is this important? An SSID is still useful for differentiating networks as you will see during the printer configuration process.	Click here for a larger image.

Topic	Reference
Setting up the printer in an Infrastructure network environment (i.e., access points and routers). NOTE: This is the recommended procedure if you are connected to the Internet.	Click here.
How and When to Rejoin Your Printer to Your Wireless Network Using the Wireless Setup Utility	Click here.
Setting up the the printer in an Ad-Hoc network environment (i.e., wireless-equipped PC directly to printer). NOTE: Not a recommended connection method because of performance limitations.	Click here.
Setting up the printer in a Wired network environment.	Click here.
Troubleshooting wireless printing issues.	Click here.