Wireless networks typically work in one of two configurations:

Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure.

1) Ad-Hoc is Latin meaning “for this purpose” so these are the networks which are basically created for some purpose. So these are the group of WORKSTATIONS which communicate directly WITCH each other to exchange information. An Ad-Hoc network is also called as a peer to peer network. 

Here are some benefits of an Ad-Hoc network are:-

a) The possibilities with Ad-Hoc network are quite endless.
b) Ad-Hoc networks are simple to set up.
c) Ad-Hoc networks are inexpensive.
d) Ad-Hoc networks are fast.

Disadvantages of an Ad-Hoc network are as follows:-

a) It is not able to get into the MAINSTREAM wired local area network.
b) It needs more technology to SUPPORT their reliability.
c) As the network increases its speed slows down considerably.

2) In Infrastructure mode, network includes an access point when the wireless clients connect to an access point, which in turn bridges to a network. Infrastructure network can pass information through a central information hub which can be both, hardware or software device on a computer. So under this devices in a wireless network are set up to communicate through an access point. 

An infrastructure network enables you to:-

a) In this you do not have to control over the path your data takes.
b) Connect to a wired network.
c) Extend your wireless network’s range.
d) Utilize roaming ability.

Disadvantages for Infrastructure network are:-

1. Use of more wireless access points.
2. This increase the COST of implementing a wireless network solution.

Wireless networks typically work in one of two configurations:

Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure.

1) Ad-Hoc is Latin meaning “for this purpose” so these are the networks which are basically created for some purpose. So these are the group of workstations which communicate directly witch each other to exchange information. An Ad-Hoc network is also called as a peer to peer network. 

Here are some benefits of an Ad-Hoc network are:-

a) The possibilities with Ad-Hoc network are quite endless.
b) Ad-Hoc networks are simple to set up.
c) Ad-Hoc networks are inexpensive.
d) Ad-Hoc networks are fast.

Disadvantages of an Ad-Hoc network are as follows:-

a) It is not able to get into the mainstream wired local area network.
b) It needs more technology to support their reliability.
c) As the network increases its speed slows down considerably.

2) In Infrastructure mode, network includes an access point when the wireless clients connect to an access point, which in turn bridges to a network. Infrastructure network can pass information through a central information hub which can be both, hardware or software device on a computer. So under this devices in a wireless network are set up to communicate through an access point. 

An infrastructure network enables you to:-

a) In this you do not have to control over the path your data takes.
b) Connect to a wired network.
c) Extend your wireless network’s range.
d) Utilize roaming ability.

Disadvantages for Infrastructure network are:-

1. Use of more wireless access points.
2. This increase the cost of implementing a wireless network solution.