TERMINOLOGY
The following is a list of terminology used in this document.
Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.
Ad Hoc – An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN.
BSS – BSS stands for “Basic Service Set.” It is an access point and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it.
CSMA/CA – Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.
Data Frame – Packets transmitted/received by the device that carry data (see Management Frame on the next page.
ESS – ESS
Ethernet – A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmissions from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate, using shielded coaxial cable or
Fragmentation Threshold – In the 802.11 Standard, the MAC Layer may fragment and reassemble directed MSDUs or MMPDUs. The fragmentation and defragmentation mechanisms allow for fragment
Preamble Type – Some Access Points and Client card drivers have a radio setting for “Short” RF Preamble. If all the Clients and Access points in your wireless network have this feature, then enabling it can boost your throughput. However, if a radio does not support this feature, then it will not be able to communicate with any other radios that have this set to “Short”.
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