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Shared Internet access, Wireless network examples, Communication modes, Infrastructure mode

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A WAP acts as a central hub for a wireless network or as a router connecting the wireless network to another network (such as the Internet or an Ethernet network). Devices on the network communicate through the WAP. Wireless network examples To see some examples of wireless networks, see the wireless network examples page. Communication modes There are two types of communication modes for wireless devices: ● Infrastructure mode ● ad hoc Infrastructure mode For optimal performance and security in a wireless network, HP recommends you use a Wireless Access Point (WAP) (802.11b or g) to connect the printer and other network devices. When network devices are connected through an access point, this is called an infrastructure network. A wireless network without an access point is called an ad hoc network. The advantages of a wireless infrastructure network as compared to an ad hoc network include: ● Advanced network security ● Enhanced reliability ● Network flexibility ● Better performance, especially with 802.11g mode ● Shared Internet access What you need for a wireless infrastructure network User's guide 21

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A WAP acts as a central hub for a wireless network or as a router connecting the wireless
network to another network (such as the Internet or an Ethernet network). Devices on
the network communicate through the WAP.
Wireless network examples
To see some examples of wireless networks, see the
wireless network examples page
.
Communication modes
There are two types of communication modes for wireless devices:
●
Infrastructure mode
●
ad hoc
Infrastructure mode
For optimal performance and security in a wireless network, HP recommends you use a
Wireless Access Point (WAP)
(802.11b or g) to connect the printer and other network
devices. When network devices are connected through an access point, this is called an
infrastructure
network. A wireless network without an access point is called an
ad
hoc
network.
The advantages of a wireless infrastructure network as compared to an ad hoc network
include:
●
Advanced network security
●
Enhanced reliability
●
Network flexibility
●
Better performance, especially with 802.11g mode
●
Shared Internet access
What you need for a wireless infrastructure network
User's guide
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