<Ad-hoc Mode>
An Ad-hoc network allows each device to communicate directly with each other.
There is
no central Access Point controlling device communication. Ad-hoc networks
are only able
to communicate with other Ad-hoc devices, they are not able to communicate
with any
Infrastructure devices or any other devices connected to a wired network.
In addition,
Ad-hoc mode security is less sophisticated compared to an Infrastructure
mode network.
<Infrastructure Mode>
An Infrastructure mode network requires the use of an Access Point. The
Access Point
controls Wireless communication and offers several important advantages
over an
Ad-hoc network. For example, a Infrastructure based network supports increased
levels
of security, potentially faster data transmission speeds and integration
with a wired network.
