SMC Networks EZ Connect SMC2662W User Manual page 51

N
ETWORK
SMC's EZ Connect 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 46.
The SMC2662W USB adapter 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,
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.
C
ONFIGURATION
AND
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
P
LANNING
Ad-hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
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