User's Manual

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2. Installation
2.1 Fundamentals of wireless LAN
CMAX Module supports IEEE802.11b/g/n. This module support 11/54/72Mbps transmission
rate respectively. There are two types of wireless LAN networks – infrastructure and ad-hoc.
[Figure 2.1.1] Reference Network Architecture
2.1.1 Infrastructure Mode
The wireless LAN stations communicate through an Access Point (AP). So, at least one AP
is needed to make the infrastructure network. The wireless LAN station can talk to wired
network hosts because AP relays between wireless LAN stations as well as between
wireless LAN station and wired LAN (Ethernet) host.