Asus 54Mbps manual Network setup, Ad-hoc network, Infrastructure network

1.5 Network setup

The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in both Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network types. The following sections decribe the device functions in these network types.

Determine your network settings before installing the device to avail all its features. The following network settings are recommended.

1.5.1 Ad-hoc network

In an Ad-hoc network type, the device connects to another wireless LAN adapter in a wireless network. No access point (AP) is present in this wireless environment.

1.5.2 Infrastructure network

In an Infrastructure network, the wireless network is centered on an access point (AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network.

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