Sonnet Aria extreme 54 Mbps Wireless LAN, User Manual

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Wireless LAN Basics
This section contains some basic information to help you better understand how the Aria
extreme works with other devices to create and operate within a wireless network.
Local Area Network (LAN)
Simply put, a LAN is a network that exists in a relatively limited area. A network consists of
two or more computers connected together, sharing files and peripheral devices such as
printers.
The Aria extreme enables your computer to interact with other computers without connecting
cables normally associated with networks. This makes it possible for you to move your
computer around while staying connected to your network.
There are two ways to use the Aria extreme. One way is to connect directly to one or more
Wireless LAN Card-equipped computers, forming an Ad-Hoc wireless network. The second
way is to connect to an Access Point, which gives you access to an existing wired LAN,
forming an Infrastructure wireless network.