SMC Networks SMC2635W - Manual (Page 39)

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ERMINOLOGY
The following is a list of terminology that is used in this document.
Access Point – An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired
and wireless networks.
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’ bases.
BSS – BSS stands for “Basic Service Set.” It is an Access Point and all the
LAN PCs that are associated with it.
CSMA/CA – Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance.
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 popular local area data communications network, which
accepts transmission from computers and terminals. Ethernet operates on
a 10 Mbps baseband transmission rate, using shielded coaxial cable or
shielded twisted-pair telephone cable.