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1.2 Applications
1.2.1 Infrastructure
The difference between Infrastructure network and Ad-hoc network is that the former requires an
Access point. For old buildings, open areas, or frequently changing environments, just install the
WL-8313 on your desktop, and you thus can get connected to the wired Ethernet through a
wireless Access Point. SOHO users can then access the Internet and share all kinds of data with
the other wired or wireless clients within the coverage of wireless signals. For enterprise users,
the installation of multiple Access Points to enlarge the coverage of wireless signals can provide
wireless users with seamless network access.
The Infrastructure mode is appropriate for enterprise-scale wireless access to a central
database or provides various wireless applications for mobile users.
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More than one BSS can
be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). The continuous network allows users to roam
freely within an ESS. All wireless clients using WL-8313 or other IEEE 802.11b compliant
wireless adapters within one ESS must be configured with the same ESS ID and use the same
radio channel.
Before adopting an ESS with roaming capability, choosing an available radio channel with less
interference is highly recommended. Proper Access Point positioning combined with a clear
radio channel will greatly enhance performance.
1.2.2 Ad-Hoc
Need a wireless networking comprising of several desktops or laptops without any access point?
Configuring all the wireless adapters to operate in Ad-Hoc mode will be the easiest and
cost-effective way to meet your requirements.
An Ad-hoc mode is a wireless network type in which a group of computers equipped with
WL-8310 or other wireless adapters are connected as an independent wireless LAN. All
computers operating in this mode must be configured to share the same radio channel.
In this kind of network, new devices can be quickly added; however, users can only
communicate with other wireless LAN computers that are in this wireless LAN workgroup within
range.
1.2.3 General Application
WL-U356 offers a fast, reliable, and cost-effective solution for wireless access to the various
network scenarios:
