Lexmark MARKNET N8050 - Manual (Page 19)

The printer was unable to join the network
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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 troubleshooting options:
• Verify that the wireless settings match those used by the wireless network.
• Verify that the printer is within range of the network.
• Verify that the wireless print server option card antenna is securely attached.
• Verify that the network is working and that the computer used to configure the print server
can communicate with the network.
• If the network uses MAC address filtering, provide the MAC address for the printer to your
network. The MAC address can be found on the network setup page. See the printer
documentation for information on printing a network setup page.
If the print server was configured for use on a network that is not immediately available to either the
printer or the configuring computer, and the
Do not verify the print server can join the network
check box was not selected during the configuration process, the Connection Failed screen will
appear.
The Connection Failed screen provides three management options:
• Select the Verify the print server is available on the network radio button to re-verify
wireless communication.
• Select the Accept the current settings even though the print server was unable to join
the network radio button to keep the current settings.
• Select the Reconfigure the wireless print server radio button to re-start the configuration
process.
The internal print server was configured with the correct
settings, but cannot be found on the network
• Verify that the printer has power and that the power indicator light is on.
• Verify that the printer is within range of the wireless network.
• Verify that the printer is located away from other electronic devices that may interfere with the
wireless signal.
• Verify that your wireless network is using a unique network name (SSID). If not, it is possible
that the printer is communicating over a different, nearby network that uses the same network
name.
• Verify that the printer has a valid IP address on the network.
• Verify that the wireless print server option card antenna is securely attached.