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2. Wireless distribution system - Wikipedia

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   A wireless distribution system ( WDS) is a system enabling the wireless interconnection of access points in an IEEE 802.11 network. It allows a wireless network to be expanded using multiple access points without the traditional requirement for a wired backbone to link them. The notable advantage of WDS over other solutions is that it preserves ...

3. Wireless gateway - Wikipedia

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   A wireless gateway routes packets from a wireless LAN to another network, wired or wireless WAN. It may be implemented as software or hardware or a combination of both. Wireless gateways combine the functions of a wireless access point, a router, and often provide firewall functions as well. They provide network address translation (NAT ...

4. Wireless access point - Wikipedia

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   Wireless access point. [1] [2] In computer networking, a wireless access point, or more generally just access point ( AP ), is a networking hardware device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network or wireless network. As a standalone device, the AP may have a wired connection to a switch or router, but, in a wireless router ...

5. Modem vs. router: The differences between the pieces of ... - AOL

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   A modem and router work in tandem to deliver you an internet connection and then grant access to your various devices. Modem vs. router: The differences between the pieces of hardware that connect ...

6. List of networking hardware vendors - Wikipedia

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   Allied Telesis. Arista Networks. Avaya - acquired Nortel. Buffalo Technology. Brocade Communications Systems - acquired Foundry Networks - was acquired by Ruckus Networks, An ARRIS company and Extreme Networks. Ciena. Cisco Systems. Control4 - acquired by SnapAV. Dell Networking.

7. Service set (802.11 network) - Wikipedia

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   A mesh basic service set ( MBSS) is a self-contained network of mesh stations that share a mesh profile, defined in 802.11s. [9] Each node may also be an access point hosting its own basic service set, for example using the mesh BSS to provide Internet access for local users. In such a system, the BSS created by the access point is distinct ...