Operation Manual

Introduction
ELSA LANCOM Wireless
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Connection to
wired LAN
All computers with wireless network cards are able to access a wired network via an
access point. The access point acts as the connection between the LAN and the WLAN
and it also forms the switching center for data traffic within the WLANs.
Peer-to-LAN
A wireless network with an access point is generally called a peer-to-LAN network. In
the language of wireless networking, it is known as an infrastructure network.
This network type is ideally suited as an addition to existing LANs. The infrastructure
network is the ideal solution for expansion of a LAN in areas where wiring is not possible
or not economical.
Scaling
Multiple access points can be used if the range of a cell is not sufficient to link all mobile
stations. In this case, the wired LAN serves extend the range as required.
This principle can also be applied if you are setting up a new wireless network and a
wired LAN is not available. If not all mobile stations are within the range of an access
Infrastructure network