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The
Basic Rate Set
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The optional Parameter Sets indicates features of the specific signalling methods in use
(such as frequency hopping spread spectrum, direct sequence spread spectrum, etc.).
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The optional Traffic Indication Map (TIM) identifies stations, using power saving
mode, that have data frames queued for them.
Bridge
A connection between two local area networks (LANs) using the same protocol, such as
Ethernet or
IEEE
802.1x.
Broadcast
A Broadcast sends the same message at the same time to everyone. In wireless networks,
broadcast usually refers to an interaction in which the access point sends data traffic in the
form of
IEEE 802.1x
Some wireless security modes distinguish between how unicast, multicast, and broadcast
frames are encrypted or whether they are encrypted.
See also
Unicast
and Multicast.
Broadcast Address
See
IP
Address.
BSS
A basic service set (BSS) is an
a single access point. Also see extended service set (ESS) and independent basic service set
(IBSS).
BSSID
In
Infrastructure
Mode, the Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) is the 48-bit
of the wireless interface of the
is a bitmap that lists the rates that the
Frames to all client stations on the network.
Infrastructure Mode Wireless Networking Framework
Access
Point.
Psion Teklogix 9160 G2 Wireless Gateway User Manual
Appendix D: Glossary
WLAN
supports.
MAC
Bridge
with
address
D-51
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