Wireless Network Application; Figure 2-1 Ibss Example - ZyXEL Communications G-360 User Manual

ZyXEL G-360 User's Guide
Your ZyXEL G-360 can transmit at the proprietary transmission rates of 22Mbps or
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125 Mbps if you are connecting to the ZyXEL G-560.

2.1.4 Wireless Network Application

Wireless LAN works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure.
To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points (APs), set the ZyXEL G-360
operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). An AP acts as a bridge between the wireless stations and the
wired network. In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set up a small
independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-hoc (IBSS) (Independent Basic Service Set)
mode.
Ad-Hoc (IBSS)
Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate
directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service
Set (IBSS).

Figure 2-1 IBSS Example

To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all wireless stations in ad-hoc network
type and use the same SSID and channel.
Infrastructure (BSS)
When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single AP, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS).
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At the time of writing, the proprietary transmission rate is only available for ZyXEL G-162, G-360 and G-
560.
2-2 Wireless LAN Network