As far as the wireless LAN itself is concerned, its establishment process is very simple. When a wireless network card is connected to a Wireless AP or another wireless network card, and data transmission is realized, a wireless LAN completes the establishment process.
However, considering the practical application, data sharing is not the only application of a wireless LAN. Most users, including enterprises and families, want a wireless LAN that can access the Internet and share network resources, in this case, the connection mode of the Internet and the configuration of the wireless LAN are particularly important in the networking process.
The simplest way to set up a home wireless LAN is to connect two computers with wireless NICs, one of which is connected to the Internet, as shown in figure 1. In this way, a wireless LAN Based on the Ad-Hoc structure is established. The total cost is only a few hundred yuan depending on the brand and model of the wireless network card ). But its disadvantages are also mentioned in the previous period: small range, poor signal, less function, and inconvenient to use.
Figure 1 Ad-Hoc connection
The addition of Wireless AP enriches the Networking Mode 2) and satisfies various requirements of home wireless networking in terms of functions and performance. With the development of technology, AP is no longer a bridge between "wired" and "Wireless. Products with various additional features emerge one after another, which provides strong support for a variety of home broadband access methods. Next we will start with the Internet type to look at the Networking Solution of the home wireless LAN.
Figure 2 wireless connection can be free from cable limitations