Wireless LAN Components and Terminology
Components of a traditional WLAN network include APs, network interface cards (NICs) or client adapters, bridges, repeaters, and antennae. Additionally, an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server (specifically a Remote Address Dial-In User Service [RADIUS] server), network management server (NMS), and “wireless-aware” switches and routers are considered as part of an enterprise WLAN network.
Figure 1-1 illustrates WLAN components in an enterprise network architecture. Note that only components related to building a Cisco WLAN network are defined in the figure.
Figure 1-1. Components of WLAN System
The following list describes in further detail the WLAN components ...
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