About Wireless LAN 1-2
Ad-hoc mode
In an Ad-hoc network, also known as a Peer-
to-Peer network, each workstation in the
network is both a server and a wireless client.
Users on the network can share files,
printers, drives and other peripherals, and
access the Internet using a shared modem,
as shown in Figure 1-1. However, users can
only communicate with other WLAN
computers that are in the WLAN workgroup
and that are within a fixed range.
Infrastructure mode
In an Infrastructure network,
wireless clients connect to an
access point that is connected to
a wired LAN, as shown in Figure
1-2. The access point allows a
user on a wireless LAN to access
an existing wired network, to
connect to the Internet, E-mail,
transfer files, and to share a
printer. Moreover, the access
point manages the bandwidth to
maximize bandwidth utilization.
Flexibility
Adding new users and rearranging office space is convenient as it does not require
any additional wiring.
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P rinter
Figure 1-1: Ad-hoc network.
W ireless C lients
E th ernet LA N
Inte rn et
W ireless C lients
E th ernet LA N
Inte rn et
Figure 1-2: Infrastructure network.
Access Point
Summary of Contents for Blaster 2030
Page 1: ......
Page 7: ...Safety Precautions ...
Page 10: ...Introduction ...
Page 14: ...1About Wireless LAN ...
Page 17: ...2Installing Hardware ...
Page 20: ...3 Installing and Uninstalling Drivers and Configuration Utility ...
Page 46: ...4 Configuring the Wireless LAN USB Adapter ...
Page 60: ...5 Configuring Your Computer s Network Settings ...
Page 67: ...A General Specifications ...
Page 70: ...B Troubleshooting ...
Page 75: ...C Frequently Asked Questions FAQs ...
Page 79: ...D Glossary ...