Regarding the MAP in the Mesh network, which of the following descriptions is wrong?

Question

Options

• AMAP is a special form of MP
• BMAP is a special form of MPP
• CMAP is usually used to connect terminals
• DAny Mesh Point that supports AP function can provide access function for STA

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  72% (23)
• C
  6% (2)
• D
  19% (6)

Explanation

Option B is wrong because MAP (Mesh Access Point) is a special form of MP (Mesh Point), not MPP. MPP (Mesh Point Portal) is a separate special form of MP that serves as a gateway connecting the mesh network to external networks (like the internet or a wired LAN) - a completely different role from MAP.

Why the distractors are correct (not wrong):

• A is true: MAP is indeed a special form of MP - it is an MP with added AP functionality, making it a subset of MP.
• C is true: MAPs are designed specifically to provide wireless access to non-mesh client stations (terminals/STAs), so connecting terminals is their primary purpose.
• D is true: By definition, any MP that supports the AP function qualifies as a MAP and can serve STAs - this is essentially what makes it a MAP.

Memory tip: Think of the mesh hierarchy as a family tree - MP is the parent, and both MAP (MP + AP = serves clients) and MPP (MP + Portal = connects to outside networks) are its children, not each other's relatives. If you confuse MAP with MPP, remember: MAP = "Access" for clients, MPP = "Portal" to the outside.

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