Philips CRYSTAL 650 - NETWORK Network Installation Manual page 2

1. Overview
This guide is intended to provide the necessary basic knowledge of wireless networking needed to enable the Crys-
tal printer to work with wireless LAN (WLAN). The document is based on the assumption that the reader has a
Crystal printer at his premises and has read the user manual. It will provide a definition of the typical terms one
comes across during the set-up and maintenance of a wireless network. Furthermore the installation of the Crystal
printer as a network printer is described and some troubleshooting hints are given.
2. Topologies
Wireless LANs (Local Area Networks) can be operated in the two following modes.
2.1 Infrastructure
In this mode all devices, that offer WLAN connectivity, are connected to an access point which enables access to
network resources.
2.2 Ad-Hoc
This mode is also known as a peer to peer network. In this mode no access point is needed. Personal computers
and devices with WLAN capabilities create point to point connections between two adapter enabling all worksta-
tions to act as servers to all others. This mode is intended for small home networks with a low number of WLAN
network adapters.