ZyXEL Communications G-162 Ad-hoc, (IBSS), Ad-Hoc(IBSS), Infrastructure (BSS), Infrastructure (BSS), Figure 2-2BSS Example, Figure 2-1IBSS Example

ZyXEL G-162 User’s Guide

To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points (APs), set the G-162 operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). An AP acts as a bridge between the wireless stations and the wired network. In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set up a small independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-hoc (IBSS) (Independent Basic Service Set) mode.

Ad-Hoc (IBSS)

Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS).

Figure 2-1 IBSS ExampleTo set up an ad-hoc network, configure all wireless stations in ad-hoc networktype and use the same SSID and channel.Infrastructure (BSS)

When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single AP, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS).

Figure 2-2 BSS Example

A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. All communication is done through the AP, which relays data packets to

2-2 Wireless LAN Network