Network+ N10-009 Wireless Network Topologies
In infrastructure mode, wireless clients connect through a centralized wireless access point (AP), which acts as a hub between the wireless devices and the wired network. This setup resembles a star topology and supports broader coverage, centralized management, and seamless resource access.
Infrastructure Mode
The most common type of wireless network that uses a wireless access point as a centralized point.
Key Terms
Infrastructure Mode
The most common type of wireless network that uses a wireless access point as a centralized point.
Ad Hoc Mode
Decentralized wireless network which creates Peer-to-Peer connections and does not require a router or access point.
Wireless Mesh Topology
An interconnection of different types of nodes, devices, and radios.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Infrastructure Mode | The most common type of wireless network that uses a wireless access point as a centralized point. |
Ad Hoc Mode | Decentralized wireless network which creates Peer-to-Peer connections and does not require a router or access point. |
Wireless Mesh Topology | An interconnection of different types of nodes, devices, and radios. |