The BSSID uniquely identifies each access point in a WLAN. It is a 48-bit identifier that follows MAC address conventions and allows client devices and administrators to distinguish between multiple access points broadcasting the same SSID. The SSID, by contrast, is the user-visible network name. While the BSSID is included in beacon and management frames, its primary purpose is identification, not capacity planning or direct security enforcement.
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