RE: absurdly simple LAN problem

From: Florian Dorpmueller (dorpmueller_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 09/15/05

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    >Is what I'm trying to do even possible? Or am I missing something
    >obvious?

    Have you made your mind up because of the operation type of your network?

    Peer-to-peer or ad-hoc mode:
    This mode is a method for wireless devices to directly communicate with each
    other. Operating in ad-hoc mode allows wireless devices within range of each
    other to discover and communicate in peer-to-peer fashion without involving
    central access points. This is typically used by two PCs to connect to one
    another, so that one can share the other's Internet connection for example,
    as well as for wireless mesh networks.

    Infrastructure mode
    This mode of wireless networking bridges a wireless network to a wired
    Ethernet network. Infrastructure mode wireless also supports central
    connection points for WLAN clients. A wireless access point is required for
    infrastructure mode wireless networking, which serves as the central WLAN
    communication station. This is typically used by a stand-alone base-station
    (such as a Broadband/ADSL connection box).

    Cheers,
    Flori 

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