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1123| Glossary of Terms AOS-W 6.5.3.x| User Guide
BSS
Basic Service Set. A BSS is a set of interconnected stations that can communicate with each other. BSS can be
an independent BSS or infrastructure BSS. An independent BSS is an ad hoc network that does not include
APs, whereas the infrastructure BSS consists of an AP and all its associated clients.
BSSID
Basic Service Set Identifier. The BSSID identifies a particular BSS within an area. In infrastructure BSS
networks, the BSSID is the MAC address of the AP. In independent BSS or ad hoc networks, the BSSID is
generated randomly.
BYOD
Bring Your Own Device. BYOD refers to the use of personal mobile devices within an enterprise network
infrastructure.
CA
Certificate Authority or Certification Authority. Entity in a public key infrastructure system that issues
certificates to clients. A certificate signing request received by the CA is converted into a certificate when the
CA adds a signature generated with a private key. See digital certificate.
CAC
Call Admission Control. CAC regulates traffic volume in voice communications. CAC can also be used to
ensure or maintain a certain level of audio quality in voice communications networks.
CALEA
Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. To comply with the CALEA specifications and to allow
lawful interception of Internet traffic by the law enforcement and intelligence agencies, the
telecommunications carriers and manufacturers of telecommunications equipment are required to modify
and design their equipment, facilities, and services to ensure that they have built-in surveillance capabilities.
Campus AP
Campus APs are used in private networks where APs connect over private links (LAN, WLAN, WAN or MPLS)
and terminate directly on controllers. Campus APs are deployed as part of the indoor campus solution in
enterprise office buildings, warehouses, hospitals, universities, and so on.
captive portal
A captive portal is a web page that allows the users to authenticate and sign in before connecting to a public-
access network. Captive portals are typically used by business centers, airports, hotel lobbies, coffee shops,
and other venues that offer free Wi-Fi hotspots for the guest users.
CCA
Clear Channel Assessment. In wireless networks, the CCA method detects if a channel is occupied or clear,
and determines if the channel is available for data transmission.
CDP
Cisco Discovery Protocol. CDP is a proprietary Data Link Layer protocol developed by Cisco Systems. CDP
runs on Cisco devices and enables networking applications to learn about the neighboring devices directly