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Peer-to-Peer Network
IEEE802.11 Ad Hoc Mode
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Independent networking
– Use Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)
– Forms a Basic Service Set (BSS)
– Direct communication between stations
– Coverage area limited by the range of individual stations