Lexmark 6500 Series manual Advanced wireless setup, Tips for using network adapters

Communication

Security

Range

Speed

Requirements for all devices on the network

Unique IP address for each device

Mode set to

Same SSID

Same channel

Through wireless access point (wireless router)

More security options

Determined by range and number of access points

Usually faster

Yes

Infrastructure mode

Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router)

Yes, including the wireless access point (wireless router)

Directly between devices

Restricted to range of individual devices on network

Usually slower

Yes

Ad hoc mode

Yes

Yes

Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has:

•Increased network security

•Increased reliability

•Faster performance

•Easier setup

Tips for using network adapters

•Make sure the adapter connections are secure.

•Make sure the computer is turned on.

•Make sure you entered the correct IP address.

Advanced wireless setup

Creating an ad hoc wireless network using Windows

The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network set up this way is called an infrastructure network. If you have an infrastructure network in your home, you should configure your printer for use on that network.

If you don't have a wireless access point (wireless router) or would like to set up a standalone network between your printer and a computer with a wireless network adapter, you can set up an ad hoc network.

For Windows Vista users

1Click ΠControl Panel ΠNetwork and Internet.

2Under Network and Sharing Center, click Connect to a Network.

3In the Connect to a Network dialog, click Set up a wireless ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) network, and then click Next.

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