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Operating Mode Descriptions
FX-DS110-APL
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Infrastructure (Standard Mode)
This mode allows the use of multiple AP's to configure wide-area
wireless LAN's. All communication between wireless terminals
must go through an AP.
Network A Network B
Network C
AP1
AP2
U1
ST1
ST2
Note : An AP operating as a station has the same status as a user unit, as an AP managed by
(logged in with) an AP.
HUB
ST3
Router
FS
1 0/ 10 0M
WT X/ WR X
M GM T
PO WE R
WL IN K ON
OF F L IN K/ AC T
F DX /C OL
1 MO DE M/ TE RM IN AL
2 RS SI
3 CH AN NE L1
4 CH AN NE L2
5 IN IT
AP : Unit type AP
U : User unit
FS : File server
ST : Unit type station
: Wireless connection
: Wired connection
PO WE R
WRX
WLINK
LIN K
RX
PO WER
WR X
WLINK
LIN K
RX
PO WER
WR X
WLINK
LIN K
RX
PO WER
WRX
WLINK
LINK
RX
Figure 3.2. Infrastructure Mode
In Infrastructure (standard mode) as shown above, all wireless
terminals communicate through unit type AP's. Roaming
functions are supported, allowing log-in on any unit type AP.
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Advantages
(1) Allows multiple AP's to be set up to configure wide-are
wireless LAN's.
(2) Allows log-in restrictions on unit type AP's (security function).
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Disadvantages
(1) All AP's must be IP controlled, requiring many settings.