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supports Access Point Vendor interoperability, enabling
roaming of 802.11 Stations within IP subnet.
IAPP defines messages and data to be exchanged
between Access Points and between the IAPP and high
layer management entities to support roaming. The IAPP
protocol uses TCP for inter-Access Point communication
and UDP for RADIUS request/response exchanges. It also
uses Layer 2 frames to update the forwarding tables of
Layer 2 devices.
4.21 What is Wireless Distribution System (WDS)?
The Wireless Distribution System feature allows
WLAN AP to talk directly to other APs via wireless
channel, like the wireless bridge or repeater service.
4.22 What is Universal Plug and Play (uPNP)?
UPnP is an open networking architecture that consists
of services, devices, and control points. The ultimate goal
is to allow data communication among all UPnP devices
regardless of media, operating system, programming
language, and wired/wireless connection.