Question:
What is Beaconing?
Answer:
The process that allows a network to self-repair networks problems. The stations on the network notify the other stations on the ring when they are not receiving the transmissions. Beaconing is used in Token ring and FDDI networks. Source: CoolInterview.com
(1) A continuous signaling of error conditions on a LAN. In a token ring network, a beacon frame is sent by the adapter if a failure in the line is detected.
(2) In a wireless network, the continuous transmission of small packets (beacons) from the access point (base station)that advertise its presence. The mobile units sense the beacons and attempt to establish a wireless connection. Source: CoolInterview.com
Answered by: jai singh dohare | Date: 1/14/2009
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