HP Deskjet 6840 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 17)

Examples of common adapters include:
PCMCIA card that plugs into the PCMCIA slot
in a laptop.
ISA or PCI card that can be used with a
desktop computer.
USB adapter that connects to the USB port on
a desktop or laptop computer.
Other types of adapters are available. All adapters come with configuration software
that allows you to configure the adapter for your wireless network.
Access points
Infrastructure networks are a common variety of wireless network. An infrastructure
network requires the use of a Wireless Access Point (WAP) .
A WAP acts as a central hub for a wireless network or as a router connecting the
wireless network to another network (such as the Internet or an Ethernet network).
Devices on the network communicate through the WAP.
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