Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

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This paper explains that the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) was developed to meet the needs of mobile computer users who desire to be connected irrespective of their positions, such as in small mobile and home offices. The author points out that the wide acceptability of Wireless LAN, due to its benefits of flexibility, scalability, and mobility, necessitates the standardization of the devices, thus ensuring compatibility and reliability among all the manufacturers and users. The paper relates that the range and connectivity of the Wireless Network depends on the strength of RF signal, which is adversely affected by complicated factors like building structure, room layout, wall construction, and RF-emitting devices like microwaves.

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"It is established as per the peer-to-peer architecture. The Distribution System enables two or more BSSs to be interconnected with the help of the access points, which increases the network coverage. The access points bridges the gap between the BSS and DS and data moves through them. The Extended Services Set (ESS) is created with the creation of large and complex networks using BSS and DS. The entire network under the ESS operates as an independent basic service set to the Logical Link Control Layer. The benefits of the IEEE 802.11 extended with the use of a portal to integrate logically between the wired LAN and IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN. The portal also is used as a gateway to access to the Distribution System. The Portal is used to bridge the gap between Wired LANs with Wireless LANs. The standard IEEE 802.11 has specified the services that the distribution system should support, which in consonance with the BSS and DS, may be station services and distribution system services."

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