Fujitsu S6520 S6520 User's Guide - Page 171

Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network architecture in which devices communicate with wireless or wired network devices by communicating through an Access Point. In infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate with each other or with a wired network. Corporate wireless networks operate in infrastructure mode because they require access to the WLAN in order to access services, devices, and computers (e.g., file servers, printers, databases). Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network Internet ADSL modem, cable modem, or similar Wired LAN Access Point* Wireless LAN *An optional hub for a wired LAN may be required depending upon the type of access point used. 166 - Before Using the Optional Wireless LAN