Lexmark x6570 User Guide

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

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

Make sure the adapter connections are secure.

Make sure the computer is turned on.

Make sure you entered the correct IP address.

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.

Click 

 

Œ Control Panel Œ Network and Internet.

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

In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and
then click Next.