Intel P8010 User Manual
159 Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode
Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with
wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode,
wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless
networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the WLAN in order to access
services, devices, and computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases).
wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode,
wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless
networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the WLAN in order to access
services, devices, and computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases).
Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
Wired LAN
Access Point*
ADSL modem,
cable modem,
or similar
cable modem,
or similar
Internet
Wireless LAN
*An optional hub for a wired
LAN may be required depending
upon the type of access point used.
LAN may be required depending
upon the type of access point used.