Lexmark 200, 20E manual Finding the signal strength, Checking computer connectivity

Networking 121

Speed

Infrastructure	Ad hoc
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

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

1From your computer system tray, click the wireless icon that corresponds to the software managing your wireless network adapter.

2Check 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).