Wireless AP mode-Application of Wireless AP Client mode (1)

The first two times, I introduced the basic knowledge about Wireless AP and related models. Now we will introduce the Wireless AP Client mode, which is a commonly used Wireless AP mode. It has a wide range of application fields and is highly adaptable. For more information, see the following section.

The Wireless AP Client mode is also known as the "master-slave mode". The AP working in this mode is considered as a wireless Client by the master AP, and its position is the same as that of the wireless network card. This mode facilitates the unified management of sub-networks by network administrators. If the Wireless AP Client mode is used outdoors, the physical structure is similar to the point-to-point connection mode.

Wireless AP Client Mode

The difference is that the Central Access Node regards the remote local network as a wireless terminal. It does not limit the number of local networks connected to the wireless access point in the remote Wireless AP Client mode and the network connection mode. Therefore, we need to fully consider the number of PCs and network usage in the remote local area network.

The central AP is set to the AP mode, which can provide connection between the central wired local area network and wireless terminal access in its own wireless coverage area, the remote wired local area network or the Wireless Access Point (AP) connected to a single PC is set to the Wireless AP Client mode, and the remote wireless local area network can access the local area network connected by the central AP.

The figure of the Wireless AP Client mode is as follows:

Requirement for setting up Wireless AP Client Mode

The Wireless AP Client mode has a very wide range of application environments. In terms of its technical architecture, it is combined with the AP basic application mode, and also supports the connection of adjacent local networks. The basic architecture of the AP is similar to that of the master network. Therefore, the architecture of the Master/Slave Mode is also provided to meet the requirements for establishing wireless networks inside the network, connect an adjacent LAN to the entire network in client mode. This mode achieves two requirements at the same time to facilitate unified management.

In some companies, enterprises, and residential areas, Wireless Office is usually used in a LAN, and an AP-based wireless network is required, at the same time, we also need to connect the LAN in other buildings. During the connection, we also need to facilitate unified management, and we cannot set up a management center in each building. At this time, the Wireless AP Client mode wireless network is established, which can solve all the problems.

There are several workshops and office buildings in a factory. An internal LAN is installed in each place to facilitate management and control of each workshop. Now, as the company's business grows, it is necessary to unify network management in various regions. Centralized management is implemented to maximize the utilization of information, and the links to various production management are most reasonably linked.

In this case, we consider using the Wireless AP Client mode to connect to the wireless network. In this mode, we can connect the LAN of other building workshops, or set up a wireless network in the office building, wireless Office. In the Wireless AP Client mode, the connected LAN is considered as a Client for connection, which facilitates centralized management and supports connections between multiple clients, that is, multiple LAN. Like the network in the factory workshop, there is no need to set up a wireless Client, and the Wireless AP Client mode cannot be connected to a wireless terminal in the Client LAN.

It is true that there are still many users with such requirements. From a certain point of view, it combines AP mode and point-to-point multi-point connection mode to a certain extent, but when the AP connects to the LAN, the main AP regards it as a client for connection, rather than an independent network, applications are extremely flexible.