MFC-9320CW
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MFC-9320CW
Date: 06/09/2006 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.
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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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