Compaq WL110, User Manual

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2-2 Wireless Configurations
Figure 2-1 Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
Peer-to-Peer networks are typically used for small networks where:
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All wireless stations participate in workgroup computing, for example using
the disk-sharing option of Microsoft Networking and Printers.
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All stations are within range of a wireless server.
Peer-to-Peer networks are a quick and easy solution to set up a wireless network
at trade-shows, business visits or other (off-site) locations.
Basic Infrastructure
Stand Alone Configuration
In a stand alone configuration (Figure 2-2), the Access Point will function as a
relay base station, that will forward the data communication from one computer
to another within the same wireless cell.
This is the quickest and easiest way to set up a small wireless LAN
infrastructure. This configuration is ideal for temporary installations (e.g.
tradeshows) environments that do not allow the installation of a wired
infrastructure.
A server is not required in a stand alone wireless configuration; equipped
devices can communicate Peer-to-Peer, as described in “Peer-to-Peer
Workgroup” on page 2-1.
Figure 2-2 Stand Alone Configuration