Lexmark X5650 User Manual
Scenario 3: Wireless network with no Internet access
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Computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point.
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The network has no connection to the Internet.
Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access
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A computer is directly connected to a printer without going through a wireless router.
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This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc network.
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The network has no connection to the Internet.
Note: Most computers can connect to only one wireless network at a time. If you access the Internet over a wireless
connection, you will lose Internet access if you are connect to an ad hoc network.
connection, you will lose Internet access if you are connect to an ad hoc network.
Why do I need an installation cable?
When setting up the printer on your wireless network, the printer will need to temporarily connect to a computer
using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.
using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.
The installation cable connects to a rectangular USB port on the installing computer and the square USB port on the
printer.
printer.
Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)
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