Lexmark M5255, User Manual

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Connecting the printer to a wireless network using Wi
‑
Fi Protected Setup
(WPS)
Before you begin, make sure that:
•
The access point (wireless router) is WPS
‑
certified or WPS
‑
compatible. For more information, see the
documentation that came with your access point.
•
A wireless network adapter is installed in your printer. For more information, see the instructions that came
with the adapter.
Using the Push Button method
1
From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi
‑
Fi Protected Setup > Start Push Button Method
2
Follow the instructions on the display.
Using the personal identification number (PIN) method
1
From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Network/Ports > Wireless > Wi
‑
Fi Protected Setup > Start PIN Method
2
Copy the eight
‑
digit WPS PIN.
3
Open a Web browser, and then type the IP address of your access point in the address field.
Notes:
•
View the printer IP address on the printer home screen. The IP address appears as four sets of
numbers separated by periods, such as 123.123.123.123.
•
If you are using a proxy server, then temporarily disable it to load the Web page correctly.
4
Access the WPS settings. For more information, see the documentation that came with your access
point.
5
Enter the eight
‑
digit PIN, and then save the changes.
Deactivating the Wi
‑
Fi network
1
From the printer control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Network/Ports > Network Overview > Active Adapter > Standard Networking
For non-touch-screen printer models, press to navigate through the settings.
2
Follow the instructions on the display.
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