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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
Requirements for all
devices on the network
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
Tips for using network adapters
• Make sure the adapter connections are secure.
• Make sure the computer is turned on.
• Make sure you entered the correct IP address.
Advanced wireless setup
Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows
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.
For Windows Vista users
1 Click Control Panel Network and Internet.
2 Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network.
3 In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and
then click Next.
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