wireless network appear exactly as they would on a regular wired network. The
wireless operation of the network is totally transparent. Figure 1 depicts a typical
Ad-Hoc network scenario.
Wireless Stations
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Infrastructure Network
An Infrastructure network is formed by several stations and one Access Point(AP),
with the stations within range of the AP. Figure 2 depicts a typical Infrastructure
network topology.
Server
Wired Computers
Access Point
Wireless Computers (PCI/PC Card)
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InstantWave High Speed PCI/PC Card