ZyXEL G-360 User’s Guide

Diagram 25 BSS Example

A series of overlapping BSS and a network medium, such as an Ethernet forms an Extended Service Set (ESS) or infrastructure network. All communication is done through the AP, which relays data packets to other wireless clients or devices connected to the wired network. Wireless clients can then access resource, such as the printer, on the wired network.

Diagram 26 Infrastructure Network Example

IEEE 802.1x

The IEEE 802.1x standard outlines enhanced security methods for both the authentication of wireless clients and encryption key management. Authentication can be done using an external RADIUS server.

EAP Authentication

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Wireless LANs