Peer-To-Peer Network Operating Systems - Proxim RangeLAN2 7500 User Manual

Peer-to-Peer Network Operating Systems

In a peer-to-peer network operating system, each machine can
be configured as both a server and a client. Servers are typically
non-dedicated and can, therefore, be used as someone's desktop
machine.
In the peer-to-peer environment, all stations can communicate
with all other stations directly provided they have the same
cabling type. In the wireless arena, this means that all wireless
stations can talk to all other wireless stations. In order to have
wireless stations communicate with wired Ethernet clients, you
need a RangeLAN2 7500 Access Point attached to the Ethernet
wire. If you have multiple RangeLAN2 7500 Access Points,
your wireless clients will also be able to roam.
PC
PC
RangeLAN2/7200
POWER LAN 1 LAN 2 RangeLAN2/Access Point proxim
RangeLAN2/7500
RangeLAN2/7100
RangeLAN2/7200
Figure 4
A Peer-to-Peer Network Operating System with Wired and
Wireless Clients
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