Enterasys Networks Wireless Ethernet Adapter I - Manual (Page 20)

Wireless Infrastructure Network
2-2 Configuration Overview
Figure 2-1: Infrastructure Network Example
The re-association capabilities of the IEEE 802.11 standard enable clients to move
throughout the wireless LAN area and roam between Access Points. Re-association can
occur as long as the Ethernet Adapter has the same network name as the AP to which it is
trying to make a connection.
Cell 1 Cell 2
Wireless
Client
Coverage
Areas
AP1
Workgroup
Mode
AP2
Workgroup
Mode
Printer
Ethernet
Adapter
Ethernet
Adapter