ESS stands for

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ESS stands for

In wireless networks, several access points can work together to cover a larger area. An Extended Service Set is a group of Basic Service Sets that share the same network through a distribution system, so they appear as one seamless network to clients. This setup lets devices roam between access points without reconnecting, while still using the same network name (SSID) and security settings. The term Extended Service Set is the standard name for this arrangement. The other options aren’t recognized terms for this concept in IEEE 802.11 terminology.

In wireless networks, several access points can work together to cover a larger area. An Extended Service Set is a group of Basic Service Sets that share the same network through a distribution system, so they appear as one seamless network to clients. This setup lets devices roam between access points without reconnecting, while still using the same network name (SSID) and security settings. The term Extended Service Set is the standard name for this arrangement. The other options aren’t recognized terms for this concept in IEEE 802.11 terminology.

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