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Wireless Configurations 2-1
chapter 2
Wireless Configurations
Introduction
This document describes a number of network scenarios that may serve as an
example for building your wireless system.
Wireless systems typically apply to indoor network environments that require
connectivity for devices roaming throughout the network environment.
Wireless systems are wireless networks that service wireless (mobile) devices.
Wireless devices may roam freely throughout the network, with the only
restrictions being the size and distance of the wireless device.
Subject to the size and requirements of your LAN, a wireless system can be
identified by either one of the following type of configurations:
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Independent network
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Basic infrastructure
— Stand alone configuration
— Wireless access to ethernet networks
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Advanced infrastructures
— Multiple channel configuration
Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
A Peer-to-Peer workgroup, as pictured in Figure 2-1, is a group of wireless
devices that do not bridge their data via the Access Point. All machines within a
Peer-to-Peer network are configured to “Peer- to-Peer” mode.
The most simple independent network is one without a server, where stations
communicate Peer-to-Peer, e.g. by sharing a disk or printer via Microsoft
Networking or Novell personal NetWare.