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What is Infrastructure mode?
Infrastructure mode implies connectivity to a wired communications infrastructure. If
such connectivity is required the Access Points must be used to connect to the wired
LAN backbone. Wireless clients have their configurations set for "infrastructure
mode" in order to utilize access points relaying.
How many Access Points are required in a given area?
This depends on the surrounding terrain, the diameter of the client population, and
the number of clients. If an area is large with dispersed pockets of populations then
extension points can be used for extend coverage.
What is Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum
Technology – (DSSS)?
DSSS spreads its signal continuously over a wide frequency band. DSSS maps the
information bearing bit-pattern at the sending station into a higher data rate bit
sequence using a "chipping" code. The chipping code (also known as processing gain)
introduces redundancy which allows data recovery if certain bit errors occur during
transmission. The FCC rules the minimum processing gain should be 10, typical
systems use processing gains of 20. IEEE 802.11b specifies the use of DSSS.
What is Frequency-hopping Spread Spectrum
Technology – (FHSS)?
FHSS uses a narrowband carrier which hops through a predefined sequence of
several frequencies at a specific rate. This avoids problems with fixed channel
narrowband noise and simple jamming. Both transmitter and receiver must have
