The three ways to connect to a wireless network are infrastructure (also known as “client” mode), bridge mode (which uses Wireless Distribution System), and ad hoc (also known as “peer-to-peer” mode).
Infrastructure mode is most commonly used when connecting your computer or gaming console to the Internet.
Bridge mode is most commonly used when connecting your computer(s) to another wired network using WDS. The wireless router or access point your bridge is connecting must support WDS.
Ad hoc mode is most commonly used when connecting your computer or gaming console to another computer or gaming console.