TERMINOLOGY
The following is a list of terminology that is 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.
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.
Base Station – In mobile telecommunications, a base station is the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains communications with the mobile radio telephone sets within its range. In cellular and personal communications applications, each cell or
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.
ESS – ESS
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