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Glossary of Wireless Networking Terms

Ad-Hoc An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with

LAN adapters, connected as 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 where it is unloaded

onto a local system.

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 or bases.

BSS BSS stands for Basic Service Set. A Basic Service Set is

comprised of a WAP 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 BSSes in an

ESS (ESS-ID, SSID).

Ethernet A popular local area data communications network, which

accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet

operates on a 10 or 100Mbps base band transmission rate,

using an unshielded, twisted-pair cable.

Notebook with

Wireless Notebook

Network Card

Notebook with

Wireless Notebook

Network Card

PC with Wireless Desktop

PCI Network Adapter

Ad-Hoc Mode

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