Computer-to-Computer Network

The following diagram shows a wireless configuration known as a computer-to-computer network, a type of ad hoc network that can be configured easily without the need for any additional hardware such as a base station. It provides an easy means to network two or more wireless client computers together.

A computer-to-computer network has the following characteristics:

  • Each client can transfer files to and from other clients in the network.

  • It doesn't require an AirPort base station; each client has the necessary AirPort card and AirPort software.

  • Clients must be in range of each other to communicate.

  • AirPort does not prescribe ...

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