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3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.

4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

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.

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

Restricted to the range of individual

 

of access points

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

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Dell V525W manual How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different?, Characteristics

V525W specifications

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