3Com 09-1765-001 Decking User Manual


 
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Peer-To-Peer Network
The simplest AirConnect topology consists of one AP providing a single-cell
network for wireless clients. In this scenario, as shown in the following figure, the
wireless clients (laptop and desktop computers with the AirConnect NIC installed)
communicate through the AP on a peer-to-peer network. The clients can be
moved anywhere within the coverage area of the AP, and still communicate with
each other. The AP in this instance serves the same purpose as a stand-alone
network hub, and is not connected to any other network segments.
Same-Site Separate
Networks
In this scenario, as shown in the figure below, Multiple APs can coexist as separate
networks at the same site without interference using different network identifiers
(wireless LAN service areas). The wireless clients can move within the coverage
area of one AP and remain connected, or can roam (if configured to do so) to the
coverage area of a different AP, and communicate with the wireless clients
associated with that AP.