In a mesh BSS (MBSS), according to the 802.11-2016 standard, what device connects the mesh to an Ethernet network?
In a mesh BSS (MBSS), according to the 802.11-2016 standard, what device connects the mesh to an Ethernet network?
In a mesh BSS (MBSS), according to the 802.11-2016 standard, the device that connects the mesh to an Ethernet network is called a Mesh Portal. The Mesh Portal is responsible for bridging the mesh network with an external network, such as an Ethernet network, enabling communication between the two different types of networks.
D is the correct answer
Answer is D According to the Official Study Guide, "The Mesh Gates allow for connections between the mesh BSS and other mesh BSS. The Portals allow for connections between the mesh and another network, like an 802.3 Ethernet network. A Mesh Gate can be a dedicated AP in this role, or it can be an AP that also acts as a Mesh Gate (called a co-located Mesh Gate)."
This is on Page 260.
from the book: Any mesh AP connected to the upstream wired medium is known as a mesh portal. The 802.11 technical terminology for a mesh portal station is mesh gate, so it is sometimes referred to as a mesh gateway. So, I'd say D is correct
D is correct. As per the link: "The function of an AP that performs this translation between the wireless network and the wired network (as with M and P) is called the portal"