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 wireless setup utility xm658