Dell 1dw, 5dw, V715W Why do I need an installation cable?

Scenario 2: Wireless network with Internet access
•All computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point or wireless router.
•The wireless access point connects the n etwork to the Internet through a DSL or c able modem.
Internet
Scenario 3: Wireless net work with no Internet access
•Computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point.
•The network has no connection to the Internet.
Scenario 4: Comput er connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet acc ess
•A computer is directly connected to a printer without going through a wireless router.
•This configuration is referred to as an ad hoc netw ork.
•The network has no connection to the Internet.
Note: Most computers can connect to only one wireless network at a time. If you acces s the Internet over a wireless
connection, you will lose Internet access if you are connect to an ad hoc network.
Why do I need an installation cable?
When setting up the printer on your wireless network, the printer will need to temporarily connect to a computer
using the installation cable. This temporary connection is used to set up the wireless settings of the printer.
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