Wireless networking

Wireless networking

Terms in relation to computer networks that use (usually) ratio communication to wirelessly connect to the internet.

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Wireless networking

Client association

Network hardware; Wireless networking

Is the process by which a wireless client -- like a laptop computer -- connects to an access point.

Broadband wireless access

Network hardware; Wireless networking

Broadband wireless access is a technology aimed at providing wireless access to data networks, with high data rates. According to 802. 16-2004 standard, broadband means "having instantaneous ...

Base Station Controller (BSC) is a device and software associated with a base station that permits it to register mobile phones in the cell, assign control and traffic channels, perform handoff and ...

Broadband pcs

Network hardware; Wireless networking

Broadband PCS is the personal communications services created in the A- through F-Block auctions and used for voice and data. Mobile broadband PCS services include both voice and advanced two-way ...

Base station (bs)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

Base station (BS), also called cell site, is the local cellular tower and radio antenna (including the radios, controller, switch interconnect, etc. ) that handles communication with mobile users in ...

Base station subsystem (bss)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

The Base Station Subsystem (BSS) is the section of a GSM network which is responsible for handling traffic and signalling between a mobile phone and the Network Switching Subsystem.

Base station identity code (bsic)

Network hardware; Wireless networking

Base Station Identity Code (BSIC) is a unique code contained in messages on the broadcast channels of a cell or base station that uniquely identifies the base station.