Network Configuration And Planning; Network Topologies; Ad Hoc Wireless Lan - SMC Networks WCB-N - annexe 2 User Manual

Network Configuration and Planning

This Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration, as well as
an integrated configuration with Ethernet LANs.
The Wireless Cardbus Adapter can be configured as:
• Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs
• Infrastructure mode for networked LANs

Network Topologies

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless
adapter, 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 branch office or SOHO operation.
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
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Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card