In an infrastructure network topology, all wireless devices communicate through an access
point/base station. The access point serves as the central transmitter and receiver of wireless radio
signals. Mainstream wireless APs support the configuration of the same channel name (frequency)
and SSID (Service Set Identifier) to facilitate seamless communication between devices. This setup is
essential for devices to identify and connect to the correct network, especially in environments
where multiple networks may overlap.
Reference: The information aligns with standard networking practices and the objectives of the EC-
Council’s Certified Network Defender (CND) program, which emphasizes understanding and
implementing network security controls and protocols.
