Digi XBee Manual

XBee® Wi-Fi RF Modules
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3. 802.11 bgn Networks
Infrastructure Networks
The main type of wireless network will involve a number of wireless devices (called
stations) talking through a master wireless device known as an Access Point (AP for
short). This type of setup is called an Infrastructure or BSS (Basic Service Set) network.
Most wireless networks are of this type. An example of an infrastructure wireless
network is shown below:
Infrastructure Wireless Network
Ad Hoc Networks
Wireless devices can get on a wireless network without an access point. This is called an
Ad Hoc or IBSS (Independent Basic Service Set) network. An example of an ad hoc
wireless network is shown below:

Digi XBee Specifications

General

Brand	Digi
Model	XBee
Category	Control Unit
Language	English