Lexmark Pro915 User's Guide - Page 118

Networking 118 Infrastructure Ad hoc 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: > Network Setup > Wireless Networking The signal bars indicating the signal quality appear beside the network name. To improve signal quality, remove sources of interference and/or move wireless devices closer to the access point (wireless router).