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Network configuration and planning, Network topologies, Ad hoc wireless lan – SMC Networks SMC2635W User Manual

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LANNING

SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless
network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100
Mbps Ethernet LANs.

The SMC2635W can be configured as:

Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other

Infrastructure - for wireless LANs

Network Topologies

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

An ad hoc wireless LAN consists
of a group of computers, each
equipped with one 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. An ad
hoc wireless LAN can be used in
a SOHO or temporary
environment.

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter

Notebook with
Wireless PC Card

PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter