Infrastructure |
Ad hoc |
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Characteristics |
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Communication |
Through an access point |
Directly between devices |
Security |
More security options |
WEP or no security |
Range |
Determined by the range and number of access points |
Restricted to the range of individual devices on the network |
Speed |
Usually faster |
Usually slower |
Requirements for all devices |
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Unique IP address for each device |
Yes |
Yes |
Mode set to |
Infrastructure mode |
Ad hoc mode |
Same SSID |
Yes, including the access point |
Yes |
Same channel |
Yes, including the access point |
Yes |