User guide

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Operating Modes
The Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card can be set to operate in one of two
modes: AdHoc mode or Infrastructure mode.
AdHoc Mode
When configured for AdHoc mode, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card is
able to operate in an environment where a wireless network consists of a
number of stations using additional 54 Mbps Wireless Cards without access
points. They can share files this way, but are not able to access Wired LAN
(Local Area Network) resources.
Operating Modes
AdHoc Network
Infrastructure Mode
When configured for Infrastructure mode, the Actiontec 54 Mbps Wireless PC
Card network is able to operate on a network composed of base stations and
access points that connect the wireless network to a wired LAN (Local Area
Network), allowing wireless computers access to LAN resources, such as file and
print servers or existing Internet connectivity.