ELSA AirLancer MC-11, Руководство пользователя

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Introduction
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1.2.2 The center—the access point
The convenience and performance of a wireless LAN can enhanced with an
additional access point. This access point permits the central administration
of the wireless LAN. In addition, the access point can be used to link the
wireless LAN to a cable-based LAN or to the Internet.
Depending on whether or not an access point is used, there are two possible
ways to operate the wireless LAN: Either as an ad hoc network (peer-to-peer),
or an infrastructure network (access point).
1.3 Operating modes
Let's have a look at both operating modes.
1.3.1 The ad hoc network
In the case of the ad hoc network, two or more computers that each have their
own interfaces to the wireless LAN are connected to one another. All
computers in a WLAN can then communicate with one another with no
additional hardware.
Ad hoc network This mode is also generally referred to as a peer-to-peer network
(spontaneous network). PCs can connect to each other immediately and
exchange data.
1.3.2 The infrastructure network
An access point is required to connect to an existing network. The access
point acts as the switching center for data exchange within the WLAN. It also
offers access to a cable-based LAN or to the ISDN and Internet.
Ad hoc network