Wi-Fi Terminology
BSSID | The unique identifier of an Access Point (can be seen as the MAC address of an AP). |
SSID | The identifier of the wireless network. In others words, the wireless network name. |
BSS | Stands for Basic Service Set, include the access point and the clients. |
ESS | Stands for Extend Service Set, set of connected BSS. |
WDS | Wireless Distribution System. Used when the range of the network is too large for a single access point to cover it all. Allows the connection of two or more AP to extend the wireless network. |
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