网络课的笔记

Ad-Hoc:

The term ad hoc networking typically refers to a system of network elements that combine to form a network requiring little or no planning.

(From:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad-hoc#Ad_hoc_networking)

构成一种特殊的无线网络应用模式，一群计算机接上无线网络卡，即可相互连接，资源共享，无需透过Access Point。

Ad-Hoc（点对点）模式：ad-hoc模式就和以前的直连双绞线概念一样，是P2P的连接，所以也就无法与其它网络沟通了。一般无线终端设备像PMP、PSP、DMA等用的就是ad-hoc模式。 　　在家庭无线局域网的组建，我想大家都知道最简单的莫过于两台安装有无线网卡的计算机实施无线互联，其中一台计算机连接Internet就可以共享带宽。如下图所示，一个基于Ad-Hoc结构的无线局域网便完成了组建。　　Ad-Hoc结构是一种省去了无线AP而搭建起的对等网络结构，只要安装了无线网卡的计算机彼此之间即可实现无线互联；其原理是网络中的一台电脑主机建立点对点连接相当于虚拟AP，而其它电脑就可以直接通过这个点对点连接进行网络互联与共享。

(From:http://baike.baidu.com/view/632724.htm)

AP(Access Point):

Incomputer networking, a wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network usingWi-Fi,Bluetooth or related standards. The WAP usually connects to arouter (via a wired network), and can relay data between the wireless devices (such as computers or printers) and wired devices on the network.

Wireless access point vs. ad hoc network

Some people confuse Wireless Access Points withWireless Ad Hoc networks. An Ad Hoc network uses a connection between two or more deviceswithout using a wireless access point: the devices communicate directly when in range. An Ad Hoc network is used in situations such as a quick data exchange or a multiplayer LAN game because setup is easy and does not require an access point. Due to its peer-to-peer layout, Ad Hoc connections are similar toBluetooth ones and are generally not recommended for a permanent installation.

Internet access viaAd Hoc networks, using features like Windows' Internet Connection Sharing, may work well with a small number of devices that are close to each other, but Ad Hoc networks don't scale well. Internet traffic will converge to the nodes with direct internet connection, potentially congesting these nodes. For internet-enabled nodes, Access Points have a clear advantage, with the possibility of having multiple access points connected by a wiredLAN.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_point)

AP和无线路由器的区别？

上网查了半天都只看到人说“AP是没有路由功能的路由器”，但是无奈本人水平太差，不明白这个“路由功能”的具体所指，后来辗转问了以前的同事总算大致明白了其中的区别，但不保证我们的理解就是正确的，我们认为AP其实就和交换机差不多。不能直接通过“外网+AP+n台终端”的方式使n台终端连上外网，这种方式只能构建n台终端的局域网，而如果需要连接外网的话，在外网和AP之间是还需要路由器的协助。这只是我们两个网络外行人的理解，如果有相关方面的专业人士看到这里，请不吝赐教，在此先谢过了。

                                                                                                                                                2011-9-4

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