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Appendix B Glossary
WAP11 V2.2
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An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.
Ad-Hoc
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An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with LAN adapters, connected as an
independent wireless LAN.
Authentication Type
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Indication of an authentication algorithm which can be supported by this node:
1.
Open System : Open System authentication is the simplest of the available authentication algorithms.
Essentially it is a null authentication algorithm. Any station that requests authentication with this
algorithm may become authenticated if dot11AuthenticationType at the recipient station is set to Open
System authentication.
2.
Shared Key : Shared Key authentication supports authentication of STAs as either a member of those
who know a shared secret key or a member of those who do not.
Open System authentication is the default authentication algorithm.
Backbone
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The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network transports information from one
central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a local system.
Basic Rate
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the data rate of the AP with the value 1,2,5.5 or 11 Mbps for your selection.
Bridge
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An internetworking function that incorporates the lowest 2 layers of the OSI network protocol model.
BSS
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BSS stands for “Basic Service Set”. It is an WAP11 V2.2 and all the LAN PCs that associated with it.
Channel
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The AP and the with it associated stations will work in this channel. You must set the channel by
consulting Appendix B from violating the Specifications.
DSSS
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direct sequence spread spectrum
ESS
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ESS stands for “Extended Service Set”. More than one BSS is configured to become Extended Service
Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs in an ESS.
ESSID
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In infrastructure association , the stations will link to the AP with the same ESSID as they have.
Ethernet
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A popular local area data communications network, originally developed by Xerox Corp., that
accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on a 10 Mbps base band transmission rate,
using a shielded coaxial cable or over shielded twisted pair telephone wire.
Ethernet IP Address and Subnet Mask
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Please setup them to match your network environment.
For example: If your IP address is 192.168.99.127 and your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Please set
the IP address of the AP to 192.168.99.xx which will not have conflict with other IP