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Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN
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Chapter 1 Product Overview and Installation Figure 1-1 Ad Hoc Wireless LAN Network Configurations Using Client Adapters 47520 Wireless Infrastructure with Workstations Accessing a Wired LAN A infrastructure network can be created by placing two or more access points on a LAN. Figure 1-2 shows a microcellular network with workstations accessing a wired LAN through several access points. This configuration is useful with portable or mobile stations because it enables them to be directly connected to the wired network even while moving from one microcell domain to another. This process is transparent, and the connection to the file server or host is maintained without disruption. The mobile station stays connected to an access point as long as it can. However, when the transfer of data packets needs to be retried or beacons are missed, the station automatically searches for and associates to another access point. This process is referred to as seamless roaming. Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows Vista OL-16534-01 1-5