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7.10.5 BSS
A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless stations or between a
wireless station and a wired network client go through one access point (AP).
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless stations in the BSS. When Intra-BSS traffic blocking is
disabled, wireless station A and B can access the wired network and communicate with each other.
When Intra-BSS traffic blocking is enabled, wireless station A and B can still access the wired
network but cannot communicate with each other.
Figure 42
Basic Service set
7.10.6 MBSSID
Traditionally, you need to use different APs to configure different Basic Service Sets (BSSs). As well
as the cost of buying extra APs, there is also the possibility of channel interference. The VMG’s
MBSSID (Multiple Basic Service Set IDentifier) function allows you to use one access point to
provide several BSSs simultaneously. You can then assign varying QoS priorities and/or security
modes to different SSIDs.
Wireless devices can use different BSSIDs to associate with the same AP.
7.10.6.1 Notes on Multiple BSSs
• A maximum of eight BSSs are allowed on one AP simultaneously.
• You must use different keys for different BSSs. If two wireless devices have different BSSIDs
(they are in different BSSs), but have the same keys, they may hear each other’s
communications (but not communicate with each other).
Summary of Contents for VMG5313-B10A
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Page 308: ...Chapter 27 xDSL Statistics VMG5313 B10A B30A Series User s Guide 308 ...
Page 318: ...Chapter 30 Remote Management VMG5313 B10A B30A Series User s Guide 318 ...
Page 322: ...Chapter 32 TR 064 VMG5313 B10A B30A Series User s Guide 322 ...
Page 332: ...Chapter 36 Log Setting VMG5313 B10A B30A Series User s Guide 332 ...
Page 336: ...Chapter 37 Firmware Upgrade VMG5313 B10A B30A Series User s Guide 336 ...
Page 352: ...Chapter 40 Troubleshooting VMG5313 B10A B30A Series User s Guide 352 ...
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