SMC Networks SMC EZ Connect SMC2635W - Manual (Page 31)

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ETWORK
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ONFIGURATION
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LANNING
SMC’s EZ Connect Wireless Solution supports a stand-alone
wireless network configuration, as well as an integrated
configuration with wireless LANs.
The SMC2635W can be configured as:
• Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each
other, without an Access Point
• Infrastructure - for wireless communication with an Access
Point
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