User's Manual

PHILIPS WLAN Configuration Utility & User Manual
PHILIPS COMPONENTS
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4.1.2.1 Peer-to-Peer
IEEE 802.11, the standard on which the WLAN protocol is based, defines
two types to handle two separate needs. The first, called Peer-to-Peer (or
IBSS) type, is used when two or more wirelessly-enabled PCs wish to
exchange data directly, without an Access Point. In this case the PCs can
establish an Peer-to-Peer network in which they are the only members
and over which they can exchange data. To exchange data, each
computer participating in the Peer-to-Peer network must also specify the
same SSID and Channel in this menu.
4.1.2.2 Access Point
The second type defined by the IEEE 802.11 standard is called Access
Point type, and is the primary application for WLAN operation. In this type
all data on the wireless network is directed to an Access Point, which then
routes the data to the appropriate wireless station. The Access Point may
also be configured to allow data to be bridged from the wireless network
to wired networks.
To participate in a wireless LAN in Access Point type, every station and
Access Point must specify the same SSID. In Access Point type, all