Forum Topic - Need Advice on Wireless Network Configuration: (2 Items)
   
Need Advice on Wireless Network Configuration  
Need advice on the following:

We have 3 devices:
Server A (via AP)<-------------->Device B<--------------------->Device C

Device B and C each has a wireless interface (running QNX inside). Device B and Device C operates in a vehicle and 
communicate with each other using wireless-a. When the vehicle goes to a certain location, Device B needs to communicate
 with Server A (also using wireless-a). Server A is in a fixed location and talks to Device B via an Access Point. All 
wireless communication will be protected using WPA.

We intend to run Device B in Host AP mode. Device C shall act as a client when talking to Device B. Our question is: 

Can Device B (which is already in Host AP mode)  also act as a client and communicate with Device A? While Device B 
communicates with Server A, the wireless comms between B and C should not be affected. Is this possible?

I hope my description above makes sense to you. Please kindly give me your advice. Thanks!
Re: Need Advice on Wireless Network Configuration  
Unfortunately, most WiFi chipsets will only support single mode of operation; it can be configured for either AP or 
Device mode, and it cannot be configured to do both.

So what you will have to do for device B is to monitor the AP network, and if there are no clients attached (Device C), 
then periodically switch over to Device mode to see if it can find Server A.

hope this helps ...