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In Infrastructure mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels looking
for an access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one
with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.)
common connection tyPes
Cable modems
Dynamic Your IP address is automatically Usually, none. However, some
IP address allocated when you connect to your ISPs may require you to use a
ISP. particular hostname, domain
name or MAC (physical) address.
Static (xed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP IP address is allocated to you.
IP address address to you. Some ISPs may also require
you to use a particular hostname,
domain name or MAC address.
dsl modems
Dynamic Your IP address is automatically None.
IP address allocated when you connect to your ISP.
Static (xed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP IP address is allocated to you.
IP address address to you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when Username and password.
required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically.
PPTP Used mainly in Europe. You connect • PPTP server IP address.
to the ISP only when required. The • Username and password.
IP address is usually automatically • IP address allocated to you, if
allocated, but may be static (xed). static (xed).
other modems (e.g., broadband Wireless)
Dynamic Your IP address is automatically None.
IP address allocated when you connect to your ISP.
Static (xed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP IP address is allocated to you.
IP address address to you.
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