Glossary
Basic Service Set (BSS)
A set of
Beacon
A signal periodically transmitted from the access point that is used to identify the service set, and to maintain contact with wireless clients.
CSMA/CA
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.
dBm
The unit dBm refers to a precise measure of power based upon the decibel scale, but referenced to the milliwatt: i.e. 1 dBm = .001 Watt. The dBm is often used to describe absolute power level where the point of reference is 1 milliwatt.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration options.
Encryption
Data passing between the access point and clients can use encryption to protect from interception and evesdropping.
Ethernet
A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals.
