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Wireless LAN Networking
This section provides background information on wireless LAN networking technology. Consult
the "Glossary" for definitions of the terminology used in this section.
Transmission Rate (Transfer Rate)
The WAP-200A provides various transmission (data) rate options for you to select. Options
include Best (Auto), 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 6 Mbps, 9 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 18 Mbps, 22
Mbps, 24 Mbps, 36 Mbps, 48 Mbps and 54 Mbps. In most networking scenarios, the factory
default Best (Auto) setting proves the most efficient. This setting allows your WAP-200A to
operate at the maximum transmission (data) rate. When the communication quality drops below a
certain level, the WAP-200A automatically switches to a lower transmission (data) rate.
Transmission at lower data speeds is usually more reliable. However, when the communication
quality improves again, the WAP-200A gradually increases the transmission (data) rate again until it
reaches the highest available transmission rate.
Types of Wireless Networks
Wireless LAN networking works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure. In infra-
structure mode, wireless devices communicate to a wired LAN via access points. Each access
point and its wireless devices are known as a Basic Service Set (BSS). An Extended Service Set
(ESS) is two or more BSSs in the same subnet. In ad hoc mode (also known as peer-to-peer
mode), wireless devices communicate with each other directly and do not use an access point.
This is an Independent BSS (IBSS).
To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using access points, set the WAP-200A
operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). To set up an independent wireless workgroup without an
access point, use Ad-hoc (IBSS) mode.
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Ad-hoc mode does not require an access point 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).
T
HE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION IS FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
NETWORK SETTINGS AND PARTICULARLY SECURITY SETTTINGS SHOULD ONLY
BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATOR.
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