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 wired LAN in order to access computers, devices, and services such as file servers, printers, and databases.
Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network
ADSL modem,
Internetcable 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.
114 - Before Using the Wireless LAN
