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Chapter 5 - Glossary
Chapter 4
5. Glossary
Access Point (AP)
An networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless net-
works. Access Points combined with a distributed system support the cre-
ation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility.
Ad Hoc
A wireless network composed solely of stations within mutual communi-
cation range of each other (no Access Point).
Basic Service Area (BSS)
A set of stations controlled by a single coordination function.
Channel
An instance of medium use for the purpose of passing protocol data units
that may be used simultaneously, in the same volume of space, with other
instances of medium use (on other channels) by other instances of the same
physical layer, with an acceptably low frame error ratio due to mutual in-
terference.
Extended Service Set (ESS)
A set of one or more interconnected basic service set (BSSs) and integrated
local area networks (LANs) can be configured as an Extended Service Set.
Ethernet
The most widely used LAN access method, which is defined by the IEEE
802.3 standard. Ethernet is normally a shared media LAN meaning all de-
vices on the network segment share total bandwidth. Ethernet networks
operate at 10Mbps using CSMA/CD to run over 10-BaseT cables.
Gateway
A network component that acts as an entrance to another network.
