Compaq Wireless LAN MultiPort W200 User Manual page 9

Getting Started
Characteristics
Advantages
Disadvantages
Requirements
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Networked computers communicate with each
other through a dedicated base station.
All data transmitted between the computers on
this wireless LAN passes through the base
station.
Extended range: The access point extends the
range of the wireless LAN. Each computer can
communicate with other computers equipped
for wireless networking that are within the
range of the access point.
Roaming: As you move throughout the
building, the Wireless LAN MultiPort W200
determines the best access point to use to
ensure continuous communication with the
network.
Network connectivity: An access point can
provide wireless LAN access to an existing
wired network by bridging the two networks
together. This gives users of the wireless LAN
access to all the functions of a wired
network—from file server access to electronic
mail and the Internet.
Because this network mode offers more
features, it requires additional components and
setup time to deploy.
One base station, such as the:
• WL310 Wireless Home Office Gateway
• WL410 Wireless SMB Access Point
• WL510 Wireless Enterprise Access Point
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