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    This document discusses various wireless local area network (WLAN) topologies. It begins by defining a basic service set (BSS) as a single access point operating in infrastructure mode. An extended service set (ESS) connects multiple access points with the same SSID. An independent BSS is an ad-hoc network between two wireless clients without infrastructure. Repeaters and bridges can extend network coverage, while a mesh network provides coverage across a large area without wired uplinks between access points.

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    This document discusses various wireless local area network (WLAN) topologies. It begins by defining a basic service set (BSS) as a single access point operating in infrastructure mode. An extended service set (ESS) connects multiple access points with the same SSID. An independent BSS is an ad-hoc network between two wireless clients without infrastructure. Repeaters and bridges can extend network coverage, while a mesh network provides coverage across a large area without wired uplinks between access points.

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    This document discusses various wireless local area network (WLAN) topologies. It begins by defining a basic service set (BSS) as a single access point operating in infrastructure mode. An extended service set (ESS) connects multiple access points with the same SSID. An independent BSS is an ad-hoc network between two wireless clients without infrastructure. Repeaters and bridges can extend network coverage, while a mesh network provides coverage across a large area without wired uplinks between access points.

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    WLAN Topologies

    Andrew Crouthamel
    SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER

    @crouthamela www.andrewcrouthamel.com
    Overview Basic Service Set (BSS)
    Extended Service Set (ESS)
    Independent BSS
    Repeaters and Bridges
    Mesh Networks
    Wireless Network Sizes

    Wireless Wireless Local- Wireless Wireless Wide-


    Personal-Area Area Network Metropolitan- Area Network
    Network (WLAN) Area Network (WWAN)
    (WPAN) (WMAN)
    Basic Service Set (BSS)
    A single access point operating in infrastructure mode,
    offering 802.11 services for clients.
    Infrastructure Mode
    The mode used by an access point to offer wireless
    services to form wireless infrastructure.
    Basic Service Area (BSA)
    The bounded usable area of RF waves emitted from an
    access point.
    BSS and BSA
    BSS Identifier (BSSID)
    A unique identifier based on the MAC address of an
    access point.
    Service Set Identifier (SSID)
    The logical name of a wireless network defined as a text
    string.
    BSSID and SSID
    Distribution System
    The upstream wired connection from an access point to
    an existing network.
    Distribution System
    SSID and VLANs

    One SSID One VLAN


    “Globomantics Wireless” “VLAN 1”
    SSID and VLANs

    Multiple SSIDs Multiple VLANs


    “Globomantics Wireless” “VLAN 1”
    “Globomantics Guest” “VLAN 10”
    “Globomantics Phones” “VLAN 20”
    END OF CLIP 1
    Extended Service Set (ESS)
    Multiple access points operating in infrastructure mode,
    offering the same SSID.
    ESS

    Globomantics Guest Globomantics Guest Globomantics Guest


    Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS)
    A network created ad-hoc between two wireless clients,
    with no connection to any existing wireless networks.
    IBSS

    Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct


    Repeater
    An access point that does not have a wired uplink and is
    configured to repeat received RF waves. Useful for
    extending a WLAN to areas unreachable by wired
    uplinks.
    Repeater

    Globomantics Guest Globomantics Guest


    Workgroup Bridge (WGB)
    An adapter to convert a wired connection to a wireless
    one. Useful for devices that do not natively support
    wireless.
    Workgroup Bridge

    Globomantics Globomantics
    Employees Employees
    Outdoor Bridge
    An adapter to convert a wired connection to a wireless
    one in an outdoor setting. Often configured with a
    directional antenna for connecting buildings together.
    Outdoor Bridge
    Mesh Network
    A series of access points deployed to provide coverage
    over a large area where wired uplinks are not available.
    Mesh Network

    Globomantics Guest Globomantics Guest Globomantics Guest

    Globomantics Guest Globomantics Guest


    Office (two floors)
    Warehouse
    300 feet long
    30 feet tall
    Topology Choice
    Summary Basic Service Set (BSS)
    Extended Service Set (ESS)
    Independent BSS
    Repeaters and Bridges
    Mesh Networks
    Next Up:
    802.11 Functionality

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