SMC Networks SMC2635W - Manual (Page 31)

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ETWORK
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ONFIGURATION
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P
LANNING
SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone wireless
network configuration, as well as an integrated configuration with 10/100
Mbps Ethernet LANs.
The SMC2635W can be configured as:
• Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other
• Infrastructure - for wireless LANs
Network Topologies
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
An ad hoc wireless LAN consists
of a group of computers, each
equipped with one wireless
adapter, connected via radio
signals as an independent
wireless LAN. Computers in a
specific ad hoc wireless LAN
must therefore be configured to
the same radio channel. An ad
hoc wireless LAN can be used in
a SOHO or temporary
environment.
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter