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3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
4 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.
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
Restricted to the range of individual
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:
• Increased network security
• Increased reliability
• Faster performance
• Easier setup
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