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WLAN Service Set Overview

This document defines key terms related to wireless local area networks (WLANs), including: - Service Set ID (SSID) identifies a particular WLAN network and can be manually configured. - Basic Service Set (BSS) is the basic building block of a WLAN and consists of stations controlled by an access point. - Extended Service Set (ESS) connects multiple BSSs through a distribution system to extend the range of a WLAN using multiple access points.

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WLAN Service Set Overview

This document defines key terms related to wireless local area networks (WLANs), including: - Service Set ID (SSID) identifies a particular WLAN network and can be manually configured. - Basic Service Set (BSS) is the basic building block of a WLAN and consists of stations controlled by an access point. - Extended Service Set (ESS) connects multiple BSSs through a distribution system to extend the range of a WLAN using multiple access points.

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Service Set ID (SSID)

 “Network name“
 0 to 256 bits (32 bytes) long
 Manual configuration (tip: overwrite default configuration!)
 Each WLAN network (IBSS or ESS) has an SSID
 “Basic Security Feature“
Basic Service Set ID (BSSID)
 “Cell ID“
 48 bit (6 bytes): MAC address format
 BSSID value: MAC address of the APs (if available)
Random value (with IBSS)
Peer-to-peer configuration
(ad-hoc mode)
WLAN configuration with Access Point
(infrastructure mode)
Use of Access Points

 Extends the usable range of a WLAN


 Can be connected to a hardwired LAN
 Max. approx. 50 Clients per Access Point
 Max. range is manufacturer-dependent
(up to approx. 500 m if there are no obstructions)
 Roaming possible between Access Points
Roaming between multiple Access Points
Infrastructure Mode (Alternative: HiPath
Wireless LAN infrastructure)

IP Network

Subnet #1

IP Network

Subnet #2

IP Network

WAN
Use of an Extension Point (EP)

Extension Point
Use of directional antennae
IEEE 802.11 basic
components
BSS 1

STA 1

STA 2

STA 3

STA Station STA 4


BSS Basic Service Set BSS 2
Basic Service Set (BSS)

 Main components of the 802.11 architecture


 Multiple stations (STA)
 Controlled by a coordination function:
controls the transmit/receive process
 Extended cell coverage through the use of an AP
Typical BSS configuration

Terminal Terminal
(hardwired) (hardwired)

Mobile
terminal

Access
Point

Mobile
terminal
Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS)
 No Access Point
 No pre-planning
 WLAN adapter: “Ad-hoc mode“
 Disadvantage: restricted range
Distribution System I

 Combination of several BSS


 AP allows access to DS from BSS
 DS: - 802.11
- 802.3
- 802.5
- or others
Distribution System II
BSS 1

STA 1

DS
STA 2

AP

AP

STA 3

STA Station STA 4


BSS Basic Service Set
AP Access Point BSS 2
DS Distribution System
Extended Service Set (ESS)
 Distribution System (DS) required
 One (or more) APs
 WLAN adapters: “Infrastructure“

Distribution System (DS)


Extended Service Set II
Extended Service Set (ESS)
BSS 1

STA 1

DS
STA 2

AP

AP

STA 3

STA Station STA 4


BSS Basic Service Set
AP Access Point BSS 2
DS Distribution System

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