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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
Œ
Control Panel
Œ
Network and Internet .
2
Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network .
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