Section 5:Glossary
A
Access Point (AP)
A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations).
Adapter
A device or card that connects a computer, printer, or other peripheral device to the network or to some other device. A wireless adapter connects a computer to the wireless LAN.
Address translation
See NAT.
Ad-Hoc Network
A temporary local area network connecting AP clients together, usually just for the duration of the communication session. The clients communicate directly to each other and not through an established, such as through a router. Also known as: IBSS (Independent Basic Service Set).
ASCII
The American Standard Code for Information Interchange refers to alphanumeric data for processing and communication compatibility among various devices; normally used for asynchronous transmission.
B
Bandwidth
The transmission capacity of a medium in terms of a range of frequencies. Greater bandwidth indicates the ability to transmit more data over a given period of time.
bps
Bits Per Second
Broadband
A communications medium that can transmit a relatively large amount of data in a given time period.
BSS
Basic Service Set. A configuration of Access Points that communicate with each other without resorting any infrastructure. Also known as
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