AzureWave AW-NU138, User Manual

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iii. Product Review
1. Connection Mode
◎Infrastructure Mode
Infrastructure mode needs an access point to establish the network, which can provide wireless accesses
within valid range for users to communicate with others or transmit data with a wired network. There are
several benefits of Infrastructure networking:
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Roaming: a wireless LAN enabled computer can physically move from the operating range of one
access point to the other without losing connection. There is a quick association made between new
access point and wireless device as the computer traverses from the coverage of one access point to
another.
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Range Extension: each wireless LAN enabled computer within the range of access point can
communicate with other wireless LAN enabled computers within the
effective
range from the access
point.
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Wired to wireless LAN connection: the access point will establish a bridge between wireless LAN
and other wired counterparts.
Infrastructure Mode