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ZyXEL G-162 User’s Guide
2-2 Wireless LAN Network
Your ZyXEL G-162 (in infrastructure mode) can transmit at the proprietary
transmission rates of 22Mbps or 125 Mbps if you are connecting to the ZyXEL G-
560.
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2.1.4 Wireless Network Application
Wireless LAN works in either of the two modes: ad-hoc and infrastructure.
To connect to a wired network within a coverage area using Access Points (APs), set the ZyXEL G-162
operation mode to Infrastructure (BSS). An AP acts as a bridge between the wireless stations and the
wired network. In case you do not wish to connect to a wired network, but prefer to set up a small
independent wireless workgroup without an AP, use the Ad-hoc (IBSS) (Independent Basic Service Set)
mode.
Ad-Hoc (IBSS)
Ad-hoc mode does not require an AP or a wired network. Two or more wireless stations communicate
directly to each other. An ad-hoc network may sometimes be referred to as an Independent Basic Service
Set (IBSS).
Figure 2-1 IBSS Example
To set up an ad-hoc network, configure all wireless stations in ad-hoc network
type and use the same SSID and channel.
Infrastructure (BSS)
When a number of wireless stations are connected using a single AP, you have a Basic Service Set (BSS).
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At the time of writing, the proprietary transmission rate is only available for ZyXEL G-162, G-360 and G-
560.