Answer to Question #248785 in Computer Networks for Blackie

Question

 Describe four units that makes IEEE 802.11 Architecture

Answer 1

The four units that make the IEEE 802.11 Architecture are:

1) Stations (STA) − Stations comprise of all devices and equipments that are connected to a wireless LAN.

Each station having a wireless network interface controller.

2) Basic Service Set (BSS) −A basic service set is a group of stations communicating at physical layer level.

3) Extended Service Set (ESS) − this is a set of all connected BSS.

4) Distribution System (DS) − It connects access points in the ESS.