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Glossary
Access Point
An inter-networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless
networks together.
Ad-Hoc
A peer-to-peer wireless network without Access Point. A group of
wireless clients consistent 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. The information is then off-loaded onto a local system.
BSS
Basic Service Set. An Access Point associated with several wireless
stations.
CCKM
Cisco Centralized Key Management. Using CCKM, an AP configured to
provide Wireless Domain Services (WDS) takes the place of the RADIUS
server and authenticates the client without perceptible delay in voice or
other time sensitive applications.
Control Channel
Control channel is a central channel that controls other constituent
radio by handling data streams. It is often used in the context of a
trunked radio system, where the control channel sends data which
coordinates users in talkgroups.
ESS
Extended Service Set. More than one BSS can be configured as an
Extended Service Set. An ESS is basically a roaming domain.
ESSID
Extended Service Set Identifier. The length of the ESSID information is
between 0 and 32 octets. A 0 length identifier indicates the broadcast
SSID.
Ethernet
A popular local area data communication network, originally developed
by Xerox Corp., which accepts transmission from computers and
terminals. Ethernet operates on 10/100 Mbps transmission rate over
shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone wire.
Infrastructure
An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure
configuration.
MFP
Management Frame Protection. MFP enables authentication of all
802.11 management frames between the WLC and wireless Access
Points. MFP protects against direct and man-in-the-middle attacks. It
also detects and reports potential phishing attacks. MFP has three main
functions, such as frame protection, frame validation and event
reporting. You can selectively disable/enable MFP on specific wireless
access points or WLANs.
Notification Area
The area on the right side of the taskbar. The clock and system
notification area appear here.
Roaming
A function that allows one to travel with a mobile end system (wireless
LAN mobile station, for example) through the territory of a domain (an
ESS, for example) while continuously connecting to the infrastructure.
SSID
Service Set Identifier is a network name used by the Wireless LAN. The
length of SSID information is between 0 and 32 octets.
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