SMC Networks SMC2870W User Manual download pdf (Page 60)

ETWORK

ONFIGURATION

AND

LANNING

The Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network

configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10 Mbps

Ethernet LANs. For a list of the maximum distances between the

AP/Bridge and wireless clients, refer to page 53.

The wireless network cards and adapters can be configured as:

• Ad hoc – for small departmental or SOHO LANs

• Infrastructure – for enterprise LANs

Network Topologies

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

An ad hoc wireless LAN

consists of a group of

computers, each equipped

with a wireless adapter or

SMC2870W Client Bridge,

connected via radio

signals as an independent

wireless LAN. Computers

in a specific ad hoc

wireless LAN must be configured to the same radio channel.

An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a small branch office or

SOHO operation.

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SMC Networks SMC2870W User Manual Page 60