Key Terms
Review the following list of key terms:
802.11— A set of protocols for wireless communication. The 802.11 protocols occupy the Network Access layer of the TCP/IP stack, which is equivalent to the OSI Data Link and Physical layers.
Access point— A device that serves as a connecting point from a wireless network to a conventional network. An access point typically acts as a network bridge, forwarding frames to and from a wireless network to a conventional Ethernet network.
Associate— A procedure in which a wireless device registers its affiliation with a nearby access point.
Bluetooth— A protocol architecture for wireless appliances and devices in close proximity.
Bridge— A connectivity device that forwards data based on physical address. ...
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