User guide

Wireless Configuration
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Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
A Peer-to-Peer workgroup, as pictured in Figure 2-1, is a group of wireless
devices that do not bridge their data via the Base Station. All machines within a
Peer-to-Peer network are configured to “Peer- to-Peer” mode.
The most simple independent network is one without a server, where stations
communicate Peer-to-Peer, e.g. by sharing a disk or printer via Microsoft
Networking.
Figure 2-1: Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
Peer-to-Peer networks are typically used for small networks where:
! All wireless stations participate in workgroup computing, for example using
the disk-sharing option of Microsoft Networking and Printers.
! All stations are within range of a wireless server.
Peer-to-Peer networks are a quick and easy solution to set up a wireless
network at trade-shows, business visits or other (off-site) locations.