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OCR: 270 SECTION CHAPTER Do I need a wireless router? You can set up wireless network in two FIGURE 5-34 ways (Figure 5-34) First you can set up wireless ad-hoc network ir Wireless ad-hoc networks trans- which devices broadcast directly to each other. The advantage of i this con- mit from one workstation to figuration is cost If your devices include factory-installed wireless another whereas an infrastruc- networking circuitry you don't need additional equipment. The disadvan- ture network uses centralized tage of an ad-hoc network Internet access Although you can access the access point or router to relay Internet from an ad-hoc network you'll have to designate one of the net- signals to workstations work computers as the gateway device will require cable connection your Internet modem, and tw ...