Wireless networks typically work in one of two configurations: Ad-Hoc or
Infrastructure.
Ad-Hoc are the networks which are basically created for the group of workstations which communicate directly witch each other to exchange information without the need for a wireless access point.
Connections using a peer-to-peer mode called ad hoc mode, also referred to as Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) configuration.
Here are some benefits of an Ad-Hoc network are:-
a) The possibilities with Ad-Hoc network are quite endless.
b) Ad-Hoc networks are simple to set up.
c) Ad-Hoc networks are inexpensive.
d) Ad-Hoc networks are fast.
Disadvantages of an Ad-Hoc network are as follows:-
a) No central administration, and weak encryption.
b) It needs more technology to support their reliability.
c) As the network increases its speed slows down considerably.
In Infrastructure mode, network includes an Wireless access point(WAP) when the wireless clients connect to an access point, which in turn bridges to a network.
Infrastructure network can pass information through a central information hub which can be both, hardware or software device on a computer.
The WAP centrally controls access and authentication to the wireless network and provides access to rest of your network. More than one WAP can exist on a wireless network to service large numbers of wireless clients.
An infrastructure network enables you to:-
a) Can connect to a wired network.
b) Extends your wireless network’s range.
c) Utilize roaming ability.
Disadvantages for Infrastructure network are:-
a). In this you do not have to control over the path your data takes.
b).Use of more wireless access points.
c). This increases the cost of implementing a wireless network solution.
Ad-Hoc are the networks which are basically created for the group of workstations which communicate directly witch each other to exchange information without the need for a wireless access point.
Connections using a peer-to-peer mode called ad hoc mode, also referred to as Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) configuration.
Here are some benefits of an Ad-Hoc network are:-
a) The possibilities with Ad-Hoc network are quite endless.
b) Ad-Hoc networks are simple to set up.
c) Ad-Hoc networks are inexpensive.
d) Ad-Hoc networks are fast.
Disadvantages of an Ad-Hoc network are as follows:-
a) No central administration, and weak encryption.
b) It needs more technology to support their reliability.
c) As the network increases its speed slows down considerably.
In Infrastructure mode, network includes an Wireless access point(WAP) when the wireless clients connect to an access point, which in turn bridges to a network.
Infrastructure network can pass information through a central information hub which can be both, hardware or software device on a computer.
The WAP centrally controls access and authentication to the wireless network and provides access to rest of your network. More than one WAP can exist on a wireless network to service large numbers of wireless clients.
An infrastructure network enables you to:-
a) Can connect to a wired network.
b) Extends your wireless network’s range.
c) Utilize roaming ability.
Disadvantages for Infrastructure network are:-
a). In this you do not have to control over the path your data takes.
b).Use of more wireless access points.
c). This increases the cost of implementing a wireless network solution.
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