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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
BSSID, or Basic Service Set Identifier, is a unique identifier assigned to a wireless Access Point (AP) in a wireless local area network (WLAN) that allows devices to differentiate between different APs.
BSSID Definition: BSSID, or Basic Service Set Identifier, is a unique identifier assigned to a wireless Access Point (AP) in a wireless local area network (WLAN) that allows devices to differentiate between different APs.
BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier): A unique identifier assigned to a wireless access point (AP) or router in a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). It differentiates one AP from another in the same WLAN and is crucial for devices to connect to the correct network. The BSSID is essential for directing data packets to the intended destination within the network.
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