Introduction, Setup – Lexmark N5 User Manual
Page 6

1
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Lexmark
TM
N5 Wireless
Adapter!
The printer adapter makes it easy for you to:
•
Share your printer between two or more network
computers.
•
Locate your printer anywhere in your home or office.
You no longer need to locate the printer next to a host
computer or make sure a host computer is powered on
before sending your print job from a remote location.
•
Quickly transfer information.
Your new printer adapter has the capability to transfer
information at up to 11Mbps.
Setup
For setup, you need:
•
The Lexmark N5 Wireless Adapter
•
An existing 802.11b Wireless Ethernet network
•
A network-capable Lexmark printer
To find out if your printer is network-capable or for other
printer-specific information, refer to the documentation
that came with your printer or visit our Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
•
The Lexmark Printer Adapter Installation Software CD
•
The printer software CD that came with your printer
•
A computer with a CD-ROM drive
The computer must be connected to the network, have
TCP/IP active and running, and have one of the
following operating systems:
–
Windows 98
–
Windows Me
–
Windows 2000
–
Windows XP
–
Windows NT
*
*
Windows NT is compatible with Lexmark laser printers only.