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What is the difference between ad-hoc and infrastructure mode in IEEE 802.11?

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What is the difference between ad-hoc and infrastructure mode in IEEE 802.11?

In ad-hoc mode WLAN mobile and stationary terminals referred as STAs (stations) communicate directly. In the infrastructure mode STAs communicate via entity called as AP (Access Point). It is similar to mesh and star topologies used in other wireless networks. Infrastructure mode used to connect with wired network.

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