BSSID/MAC ID

BSSID (Basic Service Set ID) is an ID unique to each AP that is factory set and is identical to the MAC ID (Media Access Control ID). It allows each AP to be identified on the network.

Domain Name/SSID

A domain is usually defined by the network administrator as a segment/subnet of a large network and may be made up of overlapping wireless cells. Wireless nodes can roam freely within the same domain without disconnecting from the network. Figure 3 depicts a common wireless network setup.

Access Points

Server

Wireless Computers

Figure 3. Roaming in the Same Domain

Roaming

The convenience of a mobile PC is the ability to move freely. The concept is similar to that of a cellular phone moving from one base station to another. InstantWave offers built-in high-performance seamless roaming capabilities.

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