Network Topologies
Network Topologies
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no Access Point or Bridge)
An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter,
connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc
wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. Figure
example of this configuration.
Figure 2-1
2-2 Network Configuration
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless PCI Adapter
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
2‐1 shows an
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card