Asus P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n - Manual (Page 13)

ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1-7
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.