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- omnidirectional antenna
An antenna that sends broadcast signals in all directions.
- open node
A Wi-Fi broadcast that is not protected by WEP.
- Open System Interconnection (OSI)
A general reference model that describes how different applications and protocols interact on network-aware devices. The MAC and PHY layers of Wi-Fi compliant devices fit within the OSI model.
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