Lexmark S410 Finding the signal strength, Checking computer connectivity, Infrastructure Ad hoc

Networking 110

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

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:

> Setup > OK > Network Setup > OK > Wireless 802.11 b/g/n > OK > Network Connection Setup > OK > Wireless > OK > View Signal Quality > OK

To improve signal quality, remove sources of interference or move wireless devices closer to the access point (wireless router).