Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode
Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the WLAN in order to access services, devices, and computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases).
Internet | ADSL modem, |
| cable modem, |
| or similar |
Wired LAN
Access Point*
Wireless LAN
*An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon the type of access point used.
Figure 55. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
157 - Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN
