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2 client mode 1: infrastructure mode, 3 client mode 2: ad-hoc mode, Client mode 1: infrastructure mode -7 – Asus M4A88T-I DELUXE User Manual

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ASUS WiFi-AP @n

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An Infrastructure wireless network is

centered on a wireless access point

(AP) that provides Internet access and

LAN communication for the wireless

stations. In Infrastructure mode, the

wireless LAN stations communicate

with each other via the wireless AP.
In this mode, your WiFi-AP @n

acts as a wireless adapter. It

communicates with the LAN computers

and accesses Internet through the

wireless AP.

1.4.3 Client mode 2:

Ad-hoc mode

In the Ad-hoc mode, the WiFi-AP @n

acts as a wireless card and connects

directly to other wireless device within

its operating range. In the Ad-Hoc

mode, your computer communicate

with other wireless stations without an

access point (AP).

WiFi-AP @n

Station

MODE

Station 1

Station 2

1.4.2 Client mode 1: Infrastructure mode

Internet

Access Point

Station 1

Station 2

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WiFi-AP @n

ADSL or Cable

Modem (if any)

The ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n utility doesnt’ provide infrastructure mode

and ad-hoc mode configuration under Client Mode. To set up an

infrastructure or ad-hoc network, use Windows Zero Configuration

under Windows® XP or WLAN AutoConfig under Windows® Vista.

Refer to 3.4 Setting up Ad-hoc mode or Infrastructure Mode under

Windows® on page 3-11 for more details.