The following list describes what you will need to know about implementing a wireless network for the ICND1 Exam.
- Need to consider topology, distance, and Access Point Location
- ADHOC Mode – Does not require an AP. Uses IBSS – Independent Basic Service Set
- Infrastructure Mode – Connects to an AP. BSS – Basic Service Set. BSSID – Basic Service Set Identifier. An SSID – has up to 32 case sensitive characters
- ESS – contains 2+ BSS
- BSA – Basic Service Area
- Beacons – are broadcast announce services
- ESA – Extended Service Area – needs to have 10-15% overlap, 15-20% for voice, neighbors should be on different non-overlapping channels
- You get better performance when you don’t mix 802.11b and 802.11g
- WZC – Wireless Supplement Client – Enables Plug N Play
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