3Com WL-560 - Manual (Page 14)

8 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION
Example
Configurations The following examples illustrate ways you can use the Bridge to
configure Ethernet client devices into workgroups. (Details for setting up
specific configurations are in “Installing the Bridge” on page 9.)
Wireless Infrastructure Network
You can connect several computers, including those with non-Windows
operating systems, and network printers, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Wireless Infrastructure Network
Workgroup Ad-Hoc Network
You can provide flexible wireless network association for small groups in
areas that cannot be wired, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 Workgroup Ad-Hoc Network
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