TERMINOLOGY
Ethernet – A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate, using shielded coaxial cable or shielded
Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration.
Roaming – A wireless LAN mobile user moves around an ESS and maintains a continuous connection to the Infrastructure network.
RTS Threshold – Transmitters contending for the medium may not be aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem.” If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled.
WEP – “Wired Equivalent Privacy” is based on the use of
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