Quick Installation Guide
Network Configuration and Planning
Accton’s Cheetah wireless solution supports a
The Accton wireless network cards, adapters, access points and Wireless Access Point can be configured as:
•Ad hoc - for small groups that only communicate with each other
•Infrastructure - for wireless LANs
•Infrastructure wireless LAN - for roaming wireless PCs
Network Topologies
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN (no AP or Bridge)
An ad hoc wireless LAN consists of a group of computers, each equipped with a wireless adapter, connected via radio signals as an independent wireless LAN. Computers in a specific ad hoc wireless LAN must therefore be configured to the same radio channel. An ad hoc wireless LAN can be used in a SOHO or temporary environment.
Ad Hoc Wireless LAN
Notebook with
Wireless USB Adapter
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
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