Setting The Communication Domain; Stationary Wireless Pcs; Roaming Wireless Pcs - SMC Networks SMC2336W-AG User Manual

Network Configuration and Planning

Setting the Communication Domain

Stationary Wireless PCs

The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication domain for
each access point. For wireless PCs that do not need to support
roaming, set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless card to
the SSID of the access point you want to connect to. Check with
your administrator for the SSID of the access point you should
connect to.

Roaming Wireless PCs

A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming for mobile
workers. More than one access point can be configured to create
an Extended Service Set (ESS). By placing the access points so
that a continuous coverage area is created, wireless users within
this ESS can roam freely. All wireless adapters and access points
within a specific ESS must be configured with the same SS ID
and to the same radio channel.
Wireless Cell
Coverage Area
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
<BSS1>
Notebooks with Wireless
PC Card Adapters
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Desktop PC
Access Point
File
Server
Switch
Access Point
PC with Wireless
PC I Adapter
<ESS>
Seamless Roaming
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
<BSS2>