WHP Wireless WHP-1120 Benutzerhandbuch

Planning the Network 

An infrastructure network is formed by several wireless stations and one or more 
access points (APs), with the stations within radio range of the AP or APs. Figure 1 
depicts a typical infrastructure network topology. 

There are three infrastructure network setups that are commonly used. It is a good 
idea to understand the possible network setups and configuration requirements 
before planning your wireless network. 

Type 1. 

The simplest wireless infrastructure network is composed of one 
access point (AP) and a few wireless stations communicating via radio 
waves (Figure 1). This setup enables mobile stations to communicate 
with each other. The main benefit of this type of network is to extend 
the range of the network. If an AP is placed between the stations, the 
radio transmission distance is effectively doubled since wireless 
computer #1 can talk to wireless computer #2 through the AP. The 
drawback of this configuration is that the effective bandwidth is halved 
since all communication is relayed by the AP.  

 

Type 2. 

The next simplest wireless network is very similar to the Type 1 
network. This time the AP is connected to a wired Ethernet network as 
a node. In this configuration the AP operates as a bridge between the 
wired Ethernet network and the wireless networks (Figure 2). 

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