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Wireless Network

A data communication system that uses radio-frequency technology and electromagnetic (EM) waves to connect devices without physical cables.

Bandwidth

The amount of information that can be transmitted over a connection, usually measured in bits per second (bps).

Access Point

A device that connects wireless devices to a wireless or wired network and acts as a bridge between the wireless network and wired LAN.

bits per second

What is the measurement of a bandwidth?

Basic Service Set Identifier

The MAC address of an Access Point or base station that established a Basic Service Set (BSS).

Service Set Identifier

A unique identifier or network name assigned to a WLAN. Devices connecting to the same WLAN use the same SSID.

Hotspot

A place where a wireless network or Wi-Fi connection is available for public use.

Association

The process of connecting a wireless device to an Access Point.

Wi-Fi

A wireless local area network (WLAN) based on the IEEE 802.11 standard that allows devices to access a network within the range of an Access Point.