Network Guide Introduction ❏ Mac OS X refers to Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x, 10.8.x. Network Basics The types of network connections mentioned in this manual are defined as follows. Not all connection types may be available depending on your product. Wi-Fi (wireless) network There are three types of Wi-Fi connection; Infrastructure mode (communicating through a router or access point), Wi-Fi Direct (communicating directly with devices without using an access point), and Ad Hoc.
Infrastructure mode (To communicate through the access point) In the Infrastructure mode, both wireless and wired computers can communicate through an access point (such as wireless router) to send data to the network interface. 4