5. Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN Function
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5.
Wireless Link Mode and Wireless LAN
Function
This chapter describes the major functions of the FLEXLAN series as a wireless LAN system and the
wireless link modes of the product along with configuration examples of networks available in the
wireless link modes.
Wireless Link Mode
This product has three wireless link modes. The available functions and network configurations differ
depending on the mode. Use the wireless link mode most suitable to the type of network you are
constructing.
The factory default setting is “Advanced Infrastructure Mode”.
Chapters 3 and 4 describe the software setting procedures for the wireless link modes and related items.
Standard Infrastructure Mode
In this mode, each access point (AP) can accommodate stations (ST) to make up a network.
This mode allows the use of multiple APs to configure a wide-area wireless LAN. All communication
between wireless terminals must go through an AP.
Figure 5.1. Standard Infrastructure Mode
In the Standard Infrastructure mode above, all wireless terminals communicate via AP. Roaming
functions are supported, allowing login to any AP within range of radio waves.
For the IP tunneling function to work properly, one of the APs must be setup as a master AP.
- Advantages
(1) Allows log-in restrictions (security function).
(2) Improves security using the WSL (Wireless Security Link).
(3) When connecting a CONTEC station to this product using a wired connection, there is no limit
to protocols and the number of devices that can be connected.
Network A
AP1
ST1
HUB
FS
AP : Access point
ST : Station
FS : File server
: Wireless connection
: Wired connection
Networ
k B
AP2
ST2
ST3
Network C
Router
