DSS

4.4.3 DSS

The service provided by the DS is known as the DSS.
This service is represented in the IEEE 802.11 architecture by arrows within APs and mesh gates, indicating
that the service is used to cross media and possibly address space logical boundaries. An AP and a mesh gate
are logical entities, and the functions described may be shared by one or more physical entities.
The services that comprise the DSS are as follows:
a) Association (not mesh facility)
b) Disassociation (not mesh facility)
c) Distribution
d) Integration
e) Reassociation (not mesh facility)
f) QoS traffic scheduling (QoS facility only)
g) DSE
h) Interworking with the DS (mesh facility only)
DSSs are specified for use by MAC sublayer entities.