Method for scanning access point

A method for scanning an access point is disclosed. The method for scanning the access point comprises a step of generating a probe request frame including information generated based on the identifier of a searching target access point and a step of transmitting a probe request frame. Therefore, the time and power consumed for searching the access point in the terminal can be reduced. [Reference numerals] (S100) Generating a probe request frame;(S110) Probe request frame;(S120) Storing information generated based on an access point identifier and an identifier;(S130) Determining the matching status of an access point identifier based on a probe request frame;(S140) Probe response frame