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Network Configuration and Planning
Accton’s Cheetah Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network
configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10 Mbps Ethernet LANs. For a
list of the maximum distances between the AP/Bridge and wireless clients, refer to
page 36.
The WN3501C USB adapter can be configured as:
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Ad hoc – for small departmental or SOHO LANs
•
Infrastructure – for enterprise LANs
Network Topologies
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless
adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN.
Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must be configured to the same radio
channel.
An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a small branch office or SOHO operation.
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
