Wireless LAN client comparison
Every wireless network is made up of the access point and the wireless adapter. The access points can be wireless routers, which will distribute data to each client (adapter). The adapters are controlled by software, called "clients" or wireless connection management utilities. There are many wireless LAN clients available for use. The clients vary in technical aspects, support of protocols and other factors. Some clients only work with certain hardware devices, while others only on certain operating systems. The table below compares the different types of wireless LAN clients.
Wireless connection management utility
Wireless connection management utility is a software that manages the activities and features of a wireless network. It may control the process of selecting an available access point, authenticating and associating to it and setting up other parameters of the wireless connection like IP address etc. connection
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