NDC comm NWH650 - Manual (Page 10)

4 InstantWave High Rate 11Mbps Access Point
Figure 2. Single AP Network
Type 3. The third type of network is composed of multiple APs and multiple
Stations (Figure 3).
Figure 3. Multiple AP Network
The reasons for having multiple APs installed are:
1. To increase bandwidth in order to boost overall network performance
2. To extend the coverage range
Any other type of configuration is usually a mix of these commonly used types.
Server
Wired Computers
Access Point
Wireless Computers
Server
“Sales” Domain
Wireless Cell A Wireless Cell B Wireless Cell C
AP-1 AP-3 AP-2
Station -1 Station -2 Station -3