802.11: Channels, association
• 802.11b: 2.4GHz-2.485GHz spectrum divided into 11
channels at different frequencies
– AP admin chooses frequency for AP
– interference possible: channel can be same as that
chosen by neighboring AP!
• Host: must associate with an AP
– scans channels, listening for beacon frames
containing AP’s name (SSID) and MAC address
– selects AP to associate with
– may perform authentication
– will typically run DHCP to get IP address in AP’s
subnet
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