Fujitsu LifeBook Stylistic Q550 User Manual page 85

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 WLAN in order to access services, devices, and
computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases).
Internet
Wireless LAN
Figure 24. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
ADSL modem,
cable modem,
or similar
84 Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
Wired LAN
Access Point*
*An optional hub for a wired
LAN may be required depending
upon the type of access point used.