Advanced wireless setup, Creating an ad hoc wireless network using windows – Lexmark 1500 Series User Manual

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A wireless network where each device communicates with others through a wireless access point (wireless router)
is set up in infrastructure mode. All devices must have valid IP addresses and share the same SSID and channel.
In addition, they must share the same SSID and channel as the wireless access point (wireless router).

A simple type of wireless network is one where a PC with a wireless adapter communicates directly with a printer
equipped for wireless networking. This mode of communication is called ad hoc. A device in this type of network
must have a valid IP address and be set to ad hoc mode. The wireless print server must also be configured with the
same SSID and channel.

Infrastructure

Ad hoc

Characteristics

Communication

Through wireless access point (wireless
router)

Directly between devices

Security

More security options

Range

Determined by range and number of
access points

Restricted to range of individual devices
on network

Speed

Usually faster

Usually slower

Requirements for all
devices on the network

Unique IP address for each
device

Yes

Yes

Mode set to

Infrastructure mode

Ad hoc mode

Same SSID

Yes, including the wireless access point
(wireless router)

Yes

Same channel

Yes, including the wireless access point
(wireless router)

Yes

Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has:

Increased network security

Increased reliability

Faster performance

Easier setup

Advanced wireless setup

Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows

The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network
set up this way is called an infrastructure network. If you have an infrastructure network in your home, you should
configure your printer for use on that network.

If you don't have a wireless access point (wireless router) or would like to set up a standalone network between your
printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you can set up an ad hoc network.

For Windows Vista users

1

Click

ΠControl Panel ΠNetwork and Internet.

2

Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network.

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