Linksys LAPN300 User Manual

Appendix B - -- About Wireless LANs
Overview
Wireless networks have their own terms and jargon. You should understand these terms in order to
configure and operate a wireless LAN.
Wireless LAN Terminology
Modes
Wireless LANs can work in either of two modes:
•
Ad-hoc
•
Infrastructure
Ad-hoc Mode
Ad-hoc mode does not require an access point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless stations, e.g.,
notebook PCs with wireless cards, communicate directly with each other.
Infrastructure Mode
In Infrastructure Mode, one or more access points are used to connect wireless stations, e.g.,
notebook PCs with wireless cards, to a wired (Ethernet) LAN. The wireless stations can then access
all LAN resources.
Note—Access points can only function in Infrastructure Mode, and can communicate only with
wireless stations that are set to Infrastructure Mode.
SSID/ESSID
BSS/SSID
A group of wireless stations and a single access point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service
Set (BSS).
Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each
other.
ESS/ESSID
A group of wireless stations, and multiple access points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an
Extended Service Set (ESS).
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Linksys LAPN300 Specifications

General

Color	multi, white
Wi-Fi Speed	300 gigabits per second
Frequency Band	2.4 ghz
QoS Traffic Prioritization	no
Wireless Standard	n
Data Encryption	yes
Encryption Type	other, wep, wpa, wpa2
Security Features	rogue ap detection; ssid to vlan mapping; 802.1x supplicant
Ports	rj-45
Bluetooth	no

Weight and Dimensions

Height	1.72 inches
Width	9.33 inches
Net Weight	1.08 pounds