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Stands for "Extended Service Set." More than one BSS can be
configured as an Extended Service Set. Mobile users can roam
between BSS in an ESS.
Ethernet
A popular local area data communications network protocol, originally
developed by Xerox Corp., which accepts transmission from computers
and terminals. Ethernet operates on 10 Mbps base band transmission
over shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone
wire.
Ethernet address
Sometimes referred to as a hardware address. A 48-bits long number
assigned to every Ethernet hardware device. Ethernet addresses are
usually expressed as 12-character hexadecimal numbers, where each
hexadecimal character (0 through F) represents four binary bits. Do
not confuse the Ethernet address of a device with its network address.
Firmware
System software stored in a device's memory that controls the device.
Infrastructure
An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure
configuration. Use the network topology map listed under “Ad-Hoc”.
Internet
A set of networks connected together by routers. This is a general
term, not to be confused with the large, multi-organizational collection
of IP networks known as the Internet. An internet is sometimes also
known as an internetwork.
Internet address, IP address
Any computing device that uses the Internet Protocol (IP) must be
assigned an internet or IP address. This is a 32-bit number assigned
by the system administrator, usually written in the form of 4 decimal
fields separated by periods, e.g., 192.9.200.1. Part of the internet
address is the IP network number (IP network address), and part is
the host address (IP host address). All machines on a given IP network
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