SMC Networks SMC2664W - Manual (Page 48)

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ETWORK
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ONFIGURATION
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P
LANNING
SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless
network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10 Mbps
Ethernet LANs. For a list of the maximum distances between the AP/
Bridge and wireless clients, refer to page 43.
The SMC2664W USB adapter can be configured as:
• Ad hoc – for small departmental or SOHO LANs
• Infrastructure – for enterprise LANs
Network Topologies
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
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 be
configured to the same radio
channel.
An ad hoc wireless LAN can be
used for a small branch office or
SOHO operation.
Ad-hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter