Fujitsu Lifebook AH550 User Manual page 141

Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode
Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless
or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless
devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks operate
in infrastructure mode because they require access to the wired LAN in order to access computers,
devices, and services such as file servers, printers, and databases.
Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
Internet
ADSL modem,
cable modem,
or similar
Wireless LAN
135 - Before Using the Wireless LAN
Wired LAN
Access Point*
*An optional hub for a wired
LAN may be required depending
upon the type of access point used.