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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
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.
Checking computer connectivity
1
From your computer system tray, click the wireless icon that corresponds to the software managing your wireless
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).
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