Lexmark 90T3100, S315 Wireless network examples, Scenario 2 Wireless network with Internet access

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There are many different ways a network can be set up. Four common examples appear below.

Note: The printers in the following diagrams represent printers with internal print servers built into them so that they can communicate over a network.

Wireless network examples

Scenario 1: Mixed wired and wireless connections on a network with Internet access

•All computers and printers connect to the network through a router with Ethernet and wireless capabilities.

•Some computers and printers connect wirelessly to the router; others connect over a wired connection.

•The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.

Internet

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 network to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.

Internet