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WLAN technology can take the place of a
traditional wired network or extend its reach and capabilities. Much
like their wired counterparts, in-building WLAN equipment consists
of PC Card, Personal Computer Interface (PCI), and Industry-Standard
Architecture (ISA) client adapters, as well as access points, which
perform functions similar to wired networking hubs. Similar to wired
LANs for small or temporary installations, a WLAN can be arranged in
a peer-to-peer or improvised topology using only client adapters.
For added functionality and range, access points can be incorporated
to act as the center of a star topology while simultaneously
bridging with an Ethernet network.
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