How Are Infrastructure And Ad Hoc Networks Different - Dell V725W Manual

Networking
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Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
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Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
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Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?

Wireless networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc.
In infrastructure mode, all devices on a wireless network communicate with each other through an access point (wireless
router).
In ad hoc mode, a computer with a wireless network adapter communicates directly with a printer equipped with a
wireless print server.
Characteristics
Communication
Security
Range
Infrastructure
Through an access point
More security options
Determined by the range and number
of access points
Ad hoc
Directly between devices
WEP or no security
Restricted to the range of individual
devices on the network
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