Tips For Using Network Adapters; Advanced Wireless Setup; Creating An Ad Hoc Wireless Network Using Windows - Lexmark 6500 Series User Manual

Communication
Security
Range
Speed
Requirements for all
devices on the network
Unique IP address for each
device
Mode set to
Same SSID
Same channel
Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has:
•
Increased network security
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Increased reliability
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Faster performance
•
Easier setup

Tips for using network adapters

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Make sure the adapter connections are secure.
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Make sure the computer is turned on.
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Make sure you entered the correct IP address.

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 Control Panel
2
Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network.
3
In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and
then click Next.
Through wireless access point (wireless
router)
More security options
Determined by range and number of
access points
Usually faster
Yes
Infrastructure mode
Yes, including the wireless access point
(wireless router)
Yes, including the wireless access point
(wireless router)
Network and Internet.
Directly between devices
Restricted to range of individual devices
on network
Usually slower
Yes
Ad hoc mode
Yes
Yes
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