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There are different ways a network can be set up. Five common examples appear below.
Note: The printers in the following diagrams represent printers with internal print servers built in to them so that
they can communicate over a network.
Wired network example
• A desktop computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch.
• The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or a cable modem.
Internet
Wireless network examples
Four common wireless networks are:
• Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
• Scenario 2: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
• Scenario 3: Desktop computer, laptop, and printer connected wirelessly without Internet
• Scenario 4: Laptop connected wirelessly to printer without Internet
Scenario 1: Laptop and printer connected wirelessly with Internet
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A desktop computer is connected to a wireless router by an Ethernet cable.
• A laptop and a printer are connected wirelessly to the router.
Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only)
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