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46 Appendix G. Wireless network environment
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Infrastructure mode
: In Infrastructure mode, wireless devices or
workstations communicate with each other through an access point (AP).
The access point acts like a hub, providing connectivity for wireless
computers. In Infrastructure mode, wireless devices can communicate
with each other or can communicate with a wired network. On Apple
networks, Infrastructure mode is called Airport Network mode. In this
mode, the dell print server receives print jobs from wireless and wired
network computers through an access point.
NOTE: If you connect a network cable to the Network Printer, the print server will
not use the wireless interface. All packets will be transferred via the wired LAN.
Access point
An access point is a device that acts as a wireless communication hub so that
users of a wireless device can connect to a wired network. An access point must
be able to receive and forward network traffic between wireless and cabled
network devices. Multiple access points can act as repeaters to extend the range
of a wireless network. To use Infrastructure mode, you need to use an access
point.
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
The Service Set Identifier is the ID used to form a wireless network. You can set
up to 32 characters in the SSID field. An identifier attached to packets sent over
the wireless LAN functions as a password for joining a particular wireless
network (BSS). All wireless devices and access points within the same BSS must
use the same SSID. The SSID is also referred to as the network name because it
is an identifying label for a wireless network.