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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard

Related Models:M7206W / M7216NWA / M7256WHF

Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.

  1. Check and record the current wireless network settings of the computer to which you are connecting.
    Network Name (SSID)
       
    Network Key
       

    For example:

    Network Name (SSID)
    HELLO
    Network Key
    12345
    • Your access point/router may support the use of multiple WEP keys, however your Lenovo machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
    • If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Lenovo customer service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready. We cannot assist you in locating this information.
    • If you do not know this information (SSID and Network Key), you cannot continue the wireless setup.
      How can I find this information?
      • Check the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.
      • The initial SSID could be the manufacturer's name or the model name.
      • If you do not know the security information, please consult the router manufacture, your system administrator, or your Interner provider.
  2. Press MENU.
  3. Press or to select the Network option, and then press OK.
  4. Press or to select the WLAN option, and then press OK.
  5. Press or to select the Setup Wizard option, and then press OK.
  6. When WLAN Enable? appears, enable the wireless network.
    This will start the wireless setup wizard.
  7. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. When a list of SSIDs appears, press or to select the SSID you want.
  8. Press OK.
  9. Do one of the following:

    • If you are using an authentication and encryption method that requires a Network Key, enter the Network Key you wrote down in the first step.

      Enter the WEP key, and then press OK to apply your settings.

      To apply the settings, select Yes. To cancel, select No.

    • If your authentication method is Open System and your encryption mode is None, go to the next step.
    • If your WLAN access point/router supports WPS, WPS is available appears. To connect your machine using the automatic wireless mode, press . (If you choose No, enter the Network Key you wrote down in the first step.) When Press WPS on rtr appears, press the WPS button on your WLAN access point/router, and then press twice.
  10. The machine attempts to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays Connected. The machine will print your machine's wireless status report. If the connection fails, check the error code on the printed report.
(For models with wired network function) If the connection fails, your machine reverts to a wired network interface.

For Windows®:

You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, click Multi-Function Suite Install on the Installer CD-ROM's Install Software page.

For Macintosh:

You have completed the wireless network setup. Go to the Lenovo Website at http://www.lenovo.com to install drivers and software necessary for operating your device.

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