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Terminology
Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly
connects wired and wireless networks.
Ad Hoc – An ad hoc wireless LAN is a group of laptops or
computers, each with LAN adapters, connected as an
independent wireless network.
Base Station – In mobile telecommunications, a base station is
the central radio transmitter/receiver that maintains
communications with the mobile radiotelephone sets within its
range. In cellular and personal communications applications,
each cell or micro-cell has its own base station; each base station
in turn is interconnected with other cells’ bases.
BSS – BSS stands for “Basic Service Set.” It is an Access Point
and all the LAN PCs that are associated with it.
ESS – ESS (ESS-ID, SSID) stands for “Extended Service Set.”
More than one BSS is configured to become an Extended
Service Set. LAN mobile users can roam between different BSSs
in an ESS (ESS-ID, SSID).
Ethernet – A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks
are connected by special cables and hubs or switches, and it
operates at 10 Mbps.
Fragmentation Threshold – In the 802.11 Standard, the MAC
Layer may fragment and reassemble directed MSDUs or
MMPDUs. The fragmentation and defragmentation mechanisms
allow for fragment re-transmission.
Infrastructure – An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called
an Infrastructure network.
Roaming – A function that allows you to move through a
particualr domain without losing network connectivity.