ZyXEL xtrememimo x-550 Manual Do Utilizador
ZyXEL X-550 User’s Guide
Ad-Hoc (IBSS)
Ad-hoc mode does not require an access point or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations
communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an
Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).
communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an
Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).
Figure 2-1 IBSS Example
To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all wireless stations in ad-hoc network type and
use the same SSID and channel.
use the same SSID and channel.
Infrastructure (BSS)
When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single AP, you have a Basic Service Set
(BSS).
(BSS).
Figure 2-2 BSS Example
A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service
Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. All communication is done through the AP, which relays data
packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can
then access resource, such as the printer, on the wired network.
Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. All communication is done through the AP, which relays data
packets to other wireless stations or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless stations can
then access resource, such as the printer, on the wired network.
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