Asus P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP n User Manual - Page 13

1.4.2 Client mode 1: Infrastructure mode An Infrastructure wireless network is centered on a wireless access point (AP) that provides Internet access and LAN communication for the wireless stations. In Infrastructure mode, the wireless LAN stations communicate with each other via the wireless AP. In this mode, your WiFi-AP @n acts as a wireless adapter. It communicates with the LAN computers and accesses Internet through the wireless AP. Internet ˝ ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Access Point Station 1 WiFi-AP @n Station 2 1.4.3 Client mode 2: Adhoc mode In the Ad-hoc mode, the WiFi-AP @n acts as a wireless card and connects directly to other wireless device within its operating range. In the Ad-Hoc mode, your computer communicate with other wireless stations without an access point (AP). WiFi-AP @n Station Station 1 MODE Station 2 The ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n utility doesnt' provide infrastructure mode and ad-hoc mode configuration under Client Mode. To set up an infrastructure or ad-hoc network, use Windows Zero Configuration under Windows® XP or WLAN AutoConfig under Windows® Vista. Refer to 3.4 Setting up Ad-hoc mode or Infrastructure Mode under Windows® on page 3-11 for more details. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1-