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      Beacon Frame

      A frame transmitted periodically from an AP that indicates the presence of a BSS network and contains capabilities and requirements of the BSS

      A frame transmitted periodically from an AP that indicates the presence of a BSS network and contains capabilities and requirements of the BSS. Also colloquially called a beacon instead of the full phrase, beacon frame.