4
InstantWave
High Rate
11Mbps
Access Point
Figure 2. Single AP Network
Type 3.
The third type of network is composed of multiple APs and multiple
Stations (
Figure 3
).
Figure 3. Multiple AP Network
The reasons for having multiple APs installed are:
1. To increase bandwidth in order to boost overall network performance
2. To extend the coverage range
Any other type of configuration is usually a mix of these commonly used types.
Server
Wired Computers
Access Point
Wireless Computers
Server
“Sales” Domain
Wireless Cell A
Wireless Cell B
Wireless Cell C
AP-1
AP-3
AP-2
Station -1
Station -2
Station -3
