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Configuration options Below are some of the wireless network configurations that you can use for your wireless LAN module. The following descriptions are for reference only and may not exactly match your actual network configuration. Ad-hoc mode When in A d - h o c mode, the wireless LAN module connects to another wireless device (also called a s t a t i o n) within its operating range. Select this configuration when no access point (AP) is present in your wireless network. Infrastructure mode In I n f r a s t r u c t u r e mode, the wireless network is centered on an access point (AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network. In this setup, the wireless LAN module functions as a wireless client/station that connects to an AP to establish connection to a wired or wireless LAN. Software Access Point (Soft AP) In this mode, the wireless LAN module becomes the access point that connects wireless clients to the Internet or network printer. Set to this mode if you are using Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system. The Soft AP feature can support an unlimited number of wireless clients and is ideal for homes with several computers but with only a single Internet connection and/or one printer. Wireless bridge (Wireless Distribution System) In this setup, the wireless LAN module connects two or more APs while maintaining connection to its wireless clients. The wireless bridge feature is a cost-effective solution that integrates several wireless networks. 3-26 Chapter 3: Starting up