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NC-7100w

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Date: 09/06/2006 ID: faq00000447_000

What are the differences between an 'Ad hoc mode' and 'Infrastructure mode' network?

 

 


Ad hoc mode:

 

An Ad-hoc network allows each device to communicate directly with each other. There is no central Access Point controlling device communication. Ad-hoc networks are only able to communicate with other Ad-hoc devices, they are not able to communicate with any Infrastructure devices or any other devices connected to a wired network. In addition, Ad-hoc mode security is less sophisticated compared to an Infrastructure mode network.

 

 

 

 

Infrastructure mode:

 

An Infrastructure mode network requires the use of an Access Point. The Access Point controls Wireless communication and offers several important advantages over an Ad-hoc network. For example, a Infrastructure based network supports increased levels of security, potentially faster data transmission speeds and integration with a wired network.

 

 

 

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