3Com 3CRWEASY96A - 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Outdoor Bridge..., User Manual, Page: 9 / 50

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Two operating modes relate to the basic WLAN topologies:
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Ad hoc mode is the basis for point-to-point topology. Operating in ad hoc
mode, two outdoor bridges can associate without an access point, allowing
the LANs to which they are connected to communicate.
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Access Point (Infrastructure) mode is the basis for point-to-multipoint
topology. Operating in access point mode, multiple 3Com outdoor bridges act
as clients to an Access Point 8000 or a Wi-Fi compliant access point from
another manufacturer.