Airlink WLC010 - Manual (Page 6)

Chapter 1
Introduction
This User’s Manual contains information on how to install and configure your Wireless LAN
Card. Your Wireless LAN Card will allow you to connect your computer to other Wireless
LAN Card equipped computers.
Local Area Network (LAN)
Simply put, a LAN is a network that exists in a relatively limited area. A network is two or
more computers connected together sharing files and peripheral devices such as printers.
The Wireless LAN Card allows you to interact with other computers without having to run
cables normally associated with networks. This lets you move your computer around while
staying connected to your network.
There are two ways to use the Wireless LAN Card. One way is to connect directly to one or
more Wireless LAN Card equipped computers, forming an Ad Hoc wireless network. The
second way is to connect to an Access Point that gives you access to an existing wired LAN,
forming an Infrastructure wireless network.
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