Lexmark 4600 Series - Manual (Page 47)

Scenario 2: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
• A desktop computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless router.
• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Internet
Scenario 3: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without
Internet
• A desktop computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected wirelessly to a wireless access point (wireless router).
• The network has no connection to the Internet.
Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet
• A laptop is directly connected wirelessly to a printer without going through a wireless router.
• The network has no connection to the Internet.
• This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc network.
Why do I need an installation cable?
When setting up the printer on your wireless network, the printer will need to temporarily connect to a computer
using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.
The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on the
printer.
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