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Finding the signal strength – Dell V725w All In One Wireless Inkjet Printer User Manual

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Infrastructure

Ad hoc

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

1

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

2

Check 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 >

> Network Setup >

> Wireless 802.11 b/g/n >

> Network Connection Setup >

> Wireless >

> View Signal Quality >

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

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