Dell P513w All In One Photo Printer User's Guide - Page 76

2 Attach the small, square connector to the back of the printer. 3 Continue following the on-screen instructions. 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. Characteristics Communication Infrastructure Through an access point Ad hoc Directly between devices Security More security options WEP or no security Range Speed Requirements for all devices Unique IP address for each device Determined by the range and number of access points Usually faster Yes Restricted to the range of individual devices on the network Usually slower Yes Mode set to Same SSID Same channel Infrastructure mode Yes, including the access point Yes, including the access point Ad hoc mode Yes 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 Networking 76