Infrastructure network
An infrastructure network is a wireless LAN in which communication between the individual end devices ( clients ) is made possible via a central node ( access point ). The clients must each log in to the node with their MAC address .
The access point can also act as an intermediary in another (also wired) network.
An infrastructure network requires more planning than an ad hoc network .
802.11 WiFi devices
Details on infrastructure networks with wireless LAN devices are described under Wireless Access Point and the 802.11 standards of the IEEE .