Siemens IEEE802.11 - Manual (Page 53)

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BSS-A
Distribution System (DS)
BSS-B
Server
IEEE802.11 Infrastructure Mode
n
Access Points (AP) and stations (STA)
n
BSS (Basic Service Set): a set of stations controlled by
a single coordination function
n
Distribution system interconnects multiple cells via
access points to form a single network
n
Extends wireless coverage area and enables roaming