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BSS-A

Distribution System (DS)

BSS-B

Server

IEEE802.11 Infrastructure Mode

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Access Points (AP) and stations (STA)

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BSS (Basic Service Set): a set of stations controlled by
a single coordination function

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Distribution system interconnects multiple cells via
access points to form a single network

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Extends wireless coverage area and enables roaming