NDC comm NWH650 “Sales” Domain, Server, Figure, Server, Access Point, Wired Computers, Wireless Computers

Wired Computers Server

Access Point

Wireless Computers

Figure 2. Single AP Network

Type 3. The third type of network is composed of multiple APs and multiple Stations (Figure 3).

Server

“Sales” Domain

Wireless Cell A	Wireless Cell B	Wireless Cell C
AP-1	AP-2	AP-3

Station -1 Station -2 Station -3

Figure 3. Multiple AP Network

The reasons for having multiple APs installed are:

1.To increase bandwidth in order to boost overall network performance

2.To extend the coverage range

Any other type of configuration is usually a mix of these commonly used types.

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