Lexmark 201 Manuale Utente
In ad hoc mode, a computer with a wireless network adapter communicates directly with a printer equipped with a
wireless print server.
wireless print server.
Infrastructure
Ad hoc
Characteristics
Communication
Through an access point
Directly between devices
Security
More security options
WEP or no security
Range
Determined by the range and number
of access points
of access points
Restricted to the range of individual
devices on the network
devices on the network
Speed
Usually faster
Usually slower
Requirements for all devices
Unique IP address for each device
Yes
Yes
Mode set to
Infrastructure mode
Ad hoc mode
Same SSID
Yes, including the access point
Yes
Same channel
Yes, including the access point
Yes
We recommend setting up a network in infrastructure mode using the installation software CD. Infrastructure mode
provides:
provides:
•
Increased network security
•
Increased reliability
•
Faster performance
•
Easier setup
Finding the signal strength
The signal strength tells you how strongly the computer or printer is receiving the wireless signal from the wireless
network. Poor signal quality could affect connectivity during configuration.
network. Poor signal quality could affect connectivity during configuration.
Checking computer connectivity
1
From your computer system tray, click the wireless icon that corresponds to the software managing your wireless
network adapter.
network adapter.
2
Check the signal quality.
Checking printer connectivity
•
From the printer, print a network setup page.
In the Wireless section, look for Quality.
•
View the signal strength from the printer control panel.
Navigate to:
> Setup >
> Network Setup >
> Wireless 802.11 b/g/n >
> Network Connection Setup >
> Wireless >
> View Signal Quality >
To improve signal quality, remove sources of interference or move wireless devices closer to the access point (wireless
router).
router).
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