COMPUTER NETWORKING

WIRELESS NETWORKS AND MOBILE IP

WIRELESS NETWORKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
ESS stands for:
A
Extended Service Set
B
Enhanced Set Service
C
Enhanced Service Settings
D
Extended Supported Service
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An extended service set (ESS) is a wireless network, created by multiple access points, which appears to users as a single, seamless network, such as a network covering a home or office that is too large for reliable coverage by a single access point.

Detailed explanation-2: -An Extended Service Set is comprised of a number of IEEE 802.11 BSS (Basic Service Set) and enables limited mobility within the WiFi network. Stations are able to move between BSS within a single ESS yet still remain connected to the fixed network and so continue to receive emails etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -A wireless topology that incorporates two or more wireless access points which then provide extended wireless coverage across the network.

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