Introduction
Network Topologies
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WaveLAN/EC-S User’s Guide
Network Topologies
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The following pages will introduce you to a number of standard
configuration scenarios that may serve as an example and/or
guideline for designing your wireless LAN solution.
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Infrastructure Network (see page 1-7).
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Independent Network (see page 1-9).
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Station-to-Station Topology (see page 1-11).
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Broadcast Topology (see page 1-12).
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Hybrid Topologies ((see page 1-13).
The default configuration of the WaveLAN/EC-S device is set to
connect automatically to an Infrastructure network (a WaveLAN
network that includes WavePOINT-II access points).
To view or modify the factory-set defaults your WaveLAN/EC-S
device, please consult Chapter 3 ”Configuring WaveLAN/EC-S” or
Chapter 4 ”The Built-in Configurator”.
Ethernet Port Topologies
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When connecting the WaveLAN/EC-S to the Ethernet interface of
your computing device, you have the option to connect it to either:
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An Infrastructure Network (described on page 1-7), or
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An Independent Network (described on page 1-9).
