SMC Networks SMC2655W - Manual (Page 22)

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Setting the Communication Domain
Stationary Wireless PCs
The Basic Service Set (BSS) is the communication
domain for each SMC2655W access point. For
wireless PCs that do not need to support roaming,
set the domain identifier (SSID) for the wireless
card to the BSS ID of the access point you want to
connect to. Check with your administrator for the
BSS ID of the SMC2655W access point he wants
you to connect to.
Roaming Wireless PCs
A wireless infrastructure can also support roaming
for mobile workers. More than one access point
can be configured to create an Extended Service
Set (ESS). By placing the access points so that a
continuous coverage area is created, wireless users
within this ESS can roam freely. All SMC wireless
network cards and adapters and SMC2655W access
points within a specific ESS must be configured
with the same SS ID.