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C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t

Configuration options

Below are some of the wireless network configurations that you can use for
your wireless LAN module.

The following descriptions are for reference only and may not exactly
match your actual network configuration.

Ad-hoc mode
When in A d - h o c

A d - h o c

A d - h o c mode, the wireless LAN module connects to another

wireless device (also called a s t a t i o n

s t a t i o n

s t a t i o n) within its operating range. Select

this configuration when no access point (AP) is present in your wireless
network.

Infrastructure mode
In I n f r a s t r u c t u r e

I n f r a s t r u c t u r e

I n f r a s t r u c t u r e mode, the wireless network is centered on an access

point (AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate
with each other or with a wired network.

In this setup, the wireless LAN module functions as a wireless client/station
that connects to an AP to establish connection to a wired or wireless LAN.

Software Access Point (Soft AP)
In this mode, the wireless LAN module becomes the access point that
connects wireless clients to the Internet or network printer.

Set to this mode if you are using Windows

2000/XP/2003 Server

operating system. The Soft AP feature can support an unlimited number of
wireless clients and is ideal for homes with several computers but with only
a single Internet connection and/or one printer.

Wireless bridge (Wireless Distribution System)
In this setup, the wireless LAN module connects two or more APs while
maintaining connection to its wireless clients. The wireless bridge feature is
a cost-effective solution that integrates several wireless networks.

This manual is related to the following products:

A8N32-SLI Deluxe