11 WIRELESS LAN TECHNOLOGY, LOGGING OFF OR ROAMING FROM A BASIC SE...

802.11 wireless LAN technology, logging off or roaming from a basic service set will deau-thenticate. It is a notification, not a request, and can be sent from either an access point or an associated wireless device.

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Glossary 431device driver Software allowing components such as a network adapter, keyboard, mouse video card, and all other attached devices to communicate with a computer operating system.dictionary attack An attack performed by software that challenges the encrypted pass-word against common words or phrases in a text file (dictionary).diffraction Occurs when an RF signal passes an obstacle, such as a building. The RF wave changes direction by bending around the obstacle.Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) A spread spectrum technology used in IEEE