ZyXEL Communications B-420 1.3.2 Ad Hoc, 1.3.3 Bridge, Figure 1-3 Ad-hocApplication Example, Figure 1-4Bridge Application Example

ZyAIR B-420 Wireless LAN Ethernet Adapter and Bridge

1.3.2 Ad Hoc

An ad-hoc network consists of two or more computers communicating with one another through the wireless network. No access points (APs) or existing wired networks are needed. An access point acts as a bridge between the wireless and wired networks.

Figure 1-3 Ad-hoc Application Example

1.3.3 Bridge

The ZyAIR can function as wireless network bridge allowing you to connect two wired network segments. This wireless bridge connection is equivalent to a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).

Figure 1-4 Bridge Application Example

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