Network Configuration And Planning; Ad Hoc Wireless Lan; Infrastructure Wireless Lan - 3Com WL-455 User Manual

• Implementing a complete wireless LAN solution, including bridges, gateways,
• Providing access to hot spots in public spaces, such as coffee shops or university
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The wireless solution supports a stand-alone wireless network configuration as well as
an integrated configuration with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LANs.
The wireless network cards, adapters, and access point can be configured as:
• Ad hoc for departmental or SOHO LAN
• Infrastructure for wireless LAN
• Infrastructure wireless LAN for roaming wireless PCs
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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 therefore be configured to the same
radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used for a branch office or SOHO
operation.
access points and clients; Wi-Fi certification guarantees compatibility
among vendors.
cafeterias.
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Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

Notebook with Wireless USB Adapter
PC with Wireless PCI Adapter
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Notebook with Wireless PC Card