The installer will configure the printer for use with your computer. When the available networks are displayed, provide the network name and the security information you created. Note: Do not connect the installation or network cables until instructed to do so by the setup software. Insert the installation software CD, and then follow the directions for wireless installation.

It will appear in the “Connect to a network” dialog under “Available networks,” indicating that the computer is configured for the ad hoc network.Ĭlose the Windows Control Panel and any remaining windows. Windows Vista will enable the ad hoc network for you. Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters. Write down the password for your network. ASCII characters in a WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key/passphrase are case-sensitive.

ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on a keyboard.

Hexadecimal characters are A–F, a–f, and 0–9.

WPA/WPA2 pre-shared keys/passphrases must be: Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters.įrom the Security Type list, select WEP or WPA2-Personal, and then create a WEP key or WPA/WPA2 pre-shared key/passphrase. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will keep it from working on any other wireless network, either ad hoc or infrastructure.Ĭlick > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.Ĭlick Set up a connection or network > Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network > Next.įollow the instructions for setting up a wireless ad hoc network.Ĭreate a network name or SSID for the network between the computer and your printer.

The printer can communicate on only one wireless network at a time.

For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer.

If your computer has My WiFi or Wi-Fi Direct, then you can create direct connections to your wireless printer.

This network setup is called infrastructure network.

The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use an access point (wireless router).

Before you begin, make sure your wireless network adapter is properly attached to your computer and is working.

Want to set up a standalone network between the printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter. Do not have an access point or wireless router.ĭo not have a wireless network (but do have a wireless network adapter for your computer).

Lexmark 658 wireless setup utility