Glossary
Backbone
The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system.
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.
Broadcast Key
Broadcast keys are sent to stations using 802.1x dynamic keying. Dynamic broadcast key rotation is often used to allow the access point to generate a random group key and periodically update all
CSMA/CA
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.
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.
