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Which technology is typically used in a wireless wide area network (WWAN)?

  • Zigbee
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) (correct)
  • What is a characteristic of a wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN)?

  • Primarily uses fiber optic cables
  • Provides RF coverage to a city and surrounding suburbs (correct)
  • Operates only in rural areas
  • Relies solely on satellite communication
  • Which wireless technology is often associated with a wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN)?

  • Near Field Communication (NFC)
  • RFID
  • Long Term Evolution (LTE) (correct)
  • Infrared Data Association (IrDA)
  • What type of technologies do wireless wide area networks (WWANs) typically use?

    <p>Cellular telephone technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a wireless wide area network (WWAN) from a wireless local area network (WLAN)?

    <p>Covers broad geographical boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wireless technology is NOT typically associated with a wireless wide area network (WWAN)?

    <p>Wi-Fi 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Duration/ID field in the MAC header represent in 802.11?

    <p>The time required for an active frame exchange process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer in 802.11?

    <p>Selects a random backoff value before transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the backoff timer in 802.11 reaches zero?

    <p>The client can reassess the channel and begin transmitting if it is clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Interframe space (IFS) in 802.11?

    <p>To create gaps between frame exchanges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interframe space is used for high-priority frames in 802.11?

    <p>SIFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) in the 802.11e amendment?

    <p>Enhances DCF with QoS capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the layer 2 identifier for each individual Basic Service Set (BSS)?

    <p>Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows station mobility between disjointed cells, where a client station moves from one access point's BSA to another?

    <p>Nomadic roaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the topology where 802.11ad stations communicate directly with each other, using the 60 GHz frequency band?

    <p>Personal Basic Service Set (PBSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a PBSS control point (PCP) within a PBSS?

    <p>Managing synchronized medium contention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects identically configured BSSs through a distribution system medium, enabling seamless roaming within the coverage area?

    <p>Extended Service Set (ESS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows client stations to maintain communication within certain signal strength thresholds in the coverage provided by an access point?

    <p>Basic Service Area (BSA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network?

    <p>Basic Service Set (BSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which 802.11 station serves as a wireless portal for client stations to communicate and provides a distribution system access function (DSAF)?

    <p>Access Point (AP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology facilitates communication between devices in close proximity?

    <p>Bluetooth and Infrared</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name identifying an 802.11 wireless network?

    <p>Service Set Identifier (SSID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which standard defines an integration service (IS) for delivering data between the distribution system and non-IEEE-802.11 LAN via a portal?

    <p>802.11-2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used in mesh deployments and outdoor bridge links to provide coverage and backhaul connectivity?

    <p>Wireless Distribution System (WDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental access method of 802.11 communications?

    <p>Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two forms of contention heavily used in today's networks?

    <p>Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) and Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of converting AP radio into a sensor radio in a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) architecture?

    <p>Operating in continuous listening state and scanning between multiple channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of physical carrier sense in 802.11 communications?

    <p>Determines whether a frame transmission is inbound for a station to receive and checks whether the medium is busy before transmitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medium access control (MAC) essential for in network communication?

    <p>Controlled and efficient access to the network medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medium access method used in 802.11 communications?

    <p>Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is often associated with a wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN)?

    <p>Long Term Evolution (LTE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wireless technology is NOT typically associated with a wireless wide area network (WWAN)?

    <p>Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medium access method used in 802.11 communications?

    <p>Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a PBSS control point (PCP) within a PBSS?

    <p>Coordinate access to the distribution system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of converting AP radio into a sensor radio in a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) architecture?

    <p>Monitor and detect unauthorized access points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a wireless wide area network (WWAN) from a wireless local area network (WLAN)?

    <p>Geographical coverage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the layer 2 identifier for each individual Basic Service Set (BSS)?

    <p>Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology facilitates communication between devices in close proximity?

    <p>Personal Basic Service Set (PBSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of physical carrier sense in 802.11 communications?

    <p>To allow client stations to maintain communication within certain signal strength thresholds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interframe space is used for high-priority frames in 802.11?

    <p>Short Interframe Space (SIFS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medium access method used in 802.11 communications?

    <p>CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name identifying an 802.11 wireless network?

    <p>Service Set Identifier (SSID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the network allocation vector (NAV) in 802.11?

    <p>To predict future traffic and inform other stations about the busy medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which interframe space (IFS) in 802.11 is used after receipt of corrupted frames?

    <p>EIFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Point Coordination Function (PCF) in 802.11?

    <p>To use polling for medium access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) in the 802.11e amendment from the Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)?

    <p>HCF allows an 802.11 radio to send multiple frames during contention for the medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer in 802.11?

    <p>To select a random backoff value before transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which layer of the OSI model does Virtual Carrier Sense in 802.11 occur?

    <p>Layer 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) in 802.11 communications?

    <p>To provide controlled and efficient access to the network medium using CSMA/CA protocol with physical carrier sense and virtual carrier sense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of physical carrier sense in 802.11 communications?

    <p>To determine whether a frame transmission is inbound for a station to receive and check whether the medium is busy before transmitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) from Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)?

    <p>CSMA/CA is used in 802.11 wireless networking to avoid collisions, as wireless radios cannot transmit and receive at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a PBSS control point (PCP) within a PBSS?

    <p>To manage the access to the wireless medium and coordinate the contention-based channel access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology facilitates communication between devices in close proximity?

    <p>IBSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network?

    <p>BSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a PBSS control point (PCP) within a PBSS?

    <p>It coordinates channel access for PBSS stations and performs centralized management functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Distribution System (DS) in 802.11 networks?

    <p>Interconnects basic service sets to create an extended service set (ESS) and consists of distribution system medium (DSM) and distribution system service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network?

    <p>Basic Service Set (BSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is used in mesh deployments and outdoor bridge links to provide coverage and backhaul connectivity?

    <p>Wireless Distribution System (WDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Service Set Identifier (SSID) do in an 802.11 wireless network?

    <p>It is a logical name identifying an 802.11 wireless network and is configurable on all 802.11 radios.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Interframe space (IFS) in 802.11?

    <p>It provides timing intervals between frames to avoid collisions and prioritize frame transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology is often associated with a wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN)?

    <p>Long Term Evolution (LTE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medium access method used in 802.11 communications?

    <p>Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network?

    <p>Basic Service Set (BSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of physical carrier sense in 802.11 communications?

    <p>To detect the presence of a carrier signal before transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Interframe space (IFS) in 802.11?

    <p>To separate frames of different priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology facilitates communication between devices in close proximity?

    <p>Bluetooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which identifier serves as the layer 2 identifier for each individual Basic Service Set (BSS)?

    <p>Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an Extended Service Set (ESS) in wireless networking?

    <p>Connects identically configured BSSs through a distribution system medium, enabling seamless roaming within the ESS coverage area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Logical network name of an ESS known as?

    <p>Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) consist solely of?

    <p>Client stations with no access point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a Mesh Basic Service Set (MBSS) serve in wireless networking?

    <p>Provides wireless distribution of network traffic through mesh portal stations connected to the upstream wired medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wireless network topology is a Personal Basic Service Set (PBSS) associated with?

    <p>802.11ad stations communicate directly with each other, using the 60 GHz frequency band</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medium access method used in 802.11 communications?

    <p>Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer in 802.11?

    <p>To introduce randomness in retransmission attempts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) from Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)?

    <p>CSMA/CA is used in wireless networks, while CSMA/CD is used in wired networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Distribution System (DS) in 802.11 networks?

    <p>To provide access to the distribution system medium for stations to communicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of converting AP radio into a sensor radio in a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) architecture?

    <p>To operate in continuous listening state and scan between multiple channels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Interframe space (IFS) in 802.11?

    <p>To prioritize high-priority frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Distribution System (DS) in 802.11 networks?

    <p>To interconnect basic service sets to create an extended service set (ESS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is used in mesh deployments and outdoor bridge links to provide coverage and backhaul connectivity?

    <p>Wireless Distribution System (WDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Service Set Identifier (SSID) do in an 802.11 wireless network?

    <p>It is a logical name identifying an 802.11 wireless network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer in 802.11?

    <p>To introduce random delays before retransmitting data frames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary medium access method used in 802.11 communications?

    <p>Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network?

    <p>Basic Service Set (BSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer in 802.11?

    <p>It selects a random backoff value using a pseudo-random backoff algorithm before transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) in the 802.11e amendment from the Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)?

    <p>HCF enhances DCF with QoS capabilities and allows an 802.11 radio to send multiple frames during contention for the medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the backoff timer in 802.11 reaches zero?

    <p>The client can reassess the channel and begin transmitting if it is clear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) in 802.11 communications?

    <p>It provides the fundamental access method for 802.11 communications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) from Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)?

    <p>CSMA/CA uses virtual carrier sense to avoid collisions, while CSMA/CD detects collisions after they occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Duration/ID field in the MAC header represent in 802.11?

    <p>It represents the time required for an active frame exchange process, preventing other radios from contending for the medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wireless technology with its typical usage:

    <p>General packet radio service (GPRS) = Cellular data transfer Code division multiple access (CDMA) = Cellular communication technology Time division multiple access (TDMA) = Cellular communication technology Long Term Evolution (LTE) = Cellular network technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wireless technology with its associated network type:

    <p>General packet radio service (GPRS) = Wireless wide area network (WWAN) Code division multiple access (CDMA) = Wireless wide area network (WWAN) Time division multiple access (TDMA) = Wireless wide area network (WWAN) Long Term Evolution (LTE) = Wireless wide area network (WWAN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wireless technology with its corresponding devices:

    <p>General packet radio service (GPRS) = Smartphones, tablet PCs, cellular USB modems Code division multiple access (CDMA) = Smartphones, tablet PCs, cellular USB modems Time division multiple access (TDMA) = Smartphones, tablet PCs, cellular USB modems Long Term Evolution (LTE) = Smartphones, tablet PCs, cellular USB modems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wireless technology with its modulation type:

    <p>General packet radio service (GPRS) = GSM modulation Code division multiple access (CDMA) = CDMA modulation Time division multiple access (TDMA) = TDMA modulation Long Term Evolution (LTE) = OFDMA modulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wireless technology with its coverage area:

    <p>General packet radio service (GPRS) = Broad geographical boundaries Code division multiple access (CDMA) = Broad geographical boundaries Time division multiple access (TDMA) = Broad geographical boundaries Long Term Evolution (LTE) = Broad geographical boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wireless technology with its network technology:

    <p>General packet radio service (GPRS) = Cellular network technology Code division multiple access (CDMA) = Cellular network technology Time division multiple access (TDMA) = Cellular network technology Long Term Evolution (LTE) = Cellular network technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 operational modes with their specific functionalities:

    <p>AP radio as a sensor radio = Operating in continuous listening state and scanning between multiple channels AP in bridge mode = Functionality not provided Client station in infrastructure mode = Communication via an access point Medium access control (MAC) = Rules for controlled and efficient access to the network medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wireless medium contention methods with their associated networks:

    <p>CSMA/CD = 802.3 Ethernet networks CSMA/CA = 802.11 wireless networking Physical carrier sense = Functionality not provided Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) = 802.11 communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) thresholds with their purpose:

    <p>Signal Detect (SD) = Listening to the RF medium Energy Detect (ED) = Listening to the RF medium Physical carrier sense = Determining whether a frame transmission is inbound for a station to receive Unicast acknowledgment = Transmitting radio sending a unicast frame and the receiver radio sending an L2 ACK frame upon successful reception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the 802.11 Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) with their functions:

    <p>Physical carrier sense = Determines whether a frame transmission is inbound for a station to receive Virtual carrier sense = Functionality not provided Pseudo-random backoff timer = Functionality not provided Interframe spaces = Functionality not provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 operational modes with their primary usage:

    <p>AP radio as a sensor radio = Wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) architecture AP in bridge mode = Functionality not provided Client station in infrastructure mode = Communication via an access point Medium access control (MAC) = Controlled and efficient access to the network medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 contention methods with their usage in specific networks:

    <p>CSMA/CD = 802.3 Ethernet networks CSMA/CA = Avoiding collisions in wireless radios Physical carrier sense = Determining medium availability for frame transmission Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) = Fundamental access method of 802.11 communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 wireless topology with its description:

    <p>Basic Service Area (BSA) = Coverage provided by an access point for client communication within signal strength thresholds Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) = MAC address of an access point's radio serving as the layer 2 identifier for each individual BSS Extended Service Set (ESS) = Connects identically configured BSSs through a distribution system medium, enabling seamless roaming within the ESS coverage area Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) = Consists solely of client stations with no access point, akin to a wired crossover cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 wireless concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Nomadic roaming = Allows station mobility between disjointed cells where a client station moves from one access point's BSA to another Personal Basic Service Set (PBSS) = 802.11 WLAN topology where 802.11ad stations communicate directly with each other, using the 60 GHz frequency band Quality of service (QoS) mechanisms = Can be implemented within all 802.11 service sets, with most enterprise deployments considering each basic service set as a QoS basic service set (QBSS) Mesh Basic Service Set (MBSS) = Provides wireless distribution of network traffic through mesh portal stations connected to the upstream wired medium, with mesh points forwarding traffic through the wireless backhaul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 wireless terms with their meanings:

    <p>Multiple BSSIDs = Can be created for a radio interface using sub-interfaces, often as increments of the original MAC address Logical network name (SSID) = Unique name for each WLAN within an AP's coverage area Extended Service Set Identifier (ESSID) = The logical network name of an ESS, synonymous with SSID PBSS control point (PCP) = Assumes the role of managing synchronized medium contention within the PBSS, similar to an IBSS but with a designated PCP client</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 wireless technologies with their functionalities:

    <p>Wireless Service Set Topologies = Defines various types of wireless service sets and their characteristics 802.11ad = Utilizes the 60 GHz frequency band for direct communication between stations in a PBSS Distribution System (DS) = Enables the connection of identically configured BSSs in an ESS, facilitating seamless roaming Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) = A part of the 802.11e amendment, providing QoS support by allowing contention-free access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 wireless roaming concepts with their explanations:

    <p>Seamless roaming within an ESS = Connects identically configured BSSs through a distribution system medium, enabling seamless roaming within the ESS coverage area Nomadic roaming between disjointed cells = Allows station mobility between disjointed cells, where a client station moves from one access point's BSA to another ESSID and SSID = The logical network name of an ESS, synonymous with SSID PBSS and PCP = 802.11 WLAN topology where stations communicate directly with each other, using the 60 GHz frequency band, and the control point managing medium contention within the PBSS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 QoS concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>QoS mechanisms in 802.11 = Can be implemented within all service sets, with most enterprise deployments considering each basic service set as a QoS basic service set (QBSS) Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) = Part of the 802.11e amendment, providing QoS support by allowing contention-free access Quality of Service (QoS) in 802.11 = Can be implemented within all service sets, with most enterprise deployments considering each basic service set as a QoS basic service set (QBSS) QBSS = Refers to each basic service set being considered as a QoS basic service set, with mechanisms implemented to ensure QoS within the 802.11 network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following 802.11 concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) = Thresholds in the 802.11-2020 standard are somewhat ambiguous, leading to varying interpretations among WLAN manufacturers. Virtual Carrier Sense = Occurs at layer 2 of the OSI model and utilizes the Duration/ID field in the MAC header to prevent interruptions during frame exchange. Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer = Selects a random backoff value using a pseudo-random backoff algorithm before transmission, distinct from the NAV timer. Interframe space (IFS) = Consists of ten types, with the Reduced interframe space (RIFS) being the highest priority and the Extended interframe space (EIFS) used after receipt of corrupted frames.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following 802.11 concepts with their functions:

    <p>Duration/ID field in the MAC header = Represents the time required for an active frame exchange process, preventing other radios from contending for the medium. Network allocation vector (NAV) = Uses a timer mechanism to predict future traffic and inform other stations about the busy medium. Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer = Counts down slots, and when it reaches zero, the client can reassess the channel and begin transmitting if it is clear. Contention window (CW) = Size increases exponentially up to a maximum value after each retransmission of unsuccessful frame transmissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following 802.11 medium access methods with their descriptions:

    <p>Point Coordination Function (PCF) = An optional media access method that uses polling and has yet to be implemented by any vendors. Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) = Enhances DCF with QoS capabilities and allows an 802.11 radio to send multiple frames during contention for the medium. Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) = Utilizes a backoff mechanism and acknowledgments to avoid collisions in wireless communications. Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) = Default medium access method in 802.11 that uses CSMA/CA and contention window mechanism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following 802.11 interframe spaces with their purposes:

    <p>SIFS = Used for high-priority frames in 802.11 communications. DIFS = Used for most other 802.11 frames. RIFS = The highest priority interframe space in 802.11. EIFS = Used after receipt of corrupted frames in 802.11 communications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following 802.11 media access control techniques with their effects:

    <p>Virtual Carrier Sense = Prevents interruptions during frame exchange in 802.11 communications. Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer = Helps in channel reassessment and transmission initiation in 802.11. Contention window (CW) size increase = Occurs after each retransmission of unsuccessful frame transmissions in 802.11. Network allocation vector (NAV) = Predicts future traffic and informs other stations about the busy medium in 802.11 communications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following 802.11 amendments with their enhancements:

    <p>Point Coordination Function (PCF) = An optional media access method that uses polling and has yet to be implemented by any vendors. Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) = Enhances DCF with QoS capabilities and allows an 802.11 radio to send multiple frames during contention for the medium. Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) = Default medium access method in 802.11 that uses CSMA/CA and contention window mechanism. Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) = Utilizes a backoff mechanism and acknowledgments to avoid collisions in wireless communications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 station with its function:

    <p>Access point (AP) = Serves as a wireless portal for client stations to communicate and provides a distribution system access function (DSAF) Client station = Contends for the RF medium and can be associated with an access point when having a layer 2 connection Integration service (IS) = Delivers data between the distribution system and non-IEEE-802.11 LAN via a portal Distribution system (DS) = Interconnects basic service sets to create an extended service set (ESS) and consists of distribution system medium (DSM) and distribution system service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11 service set with its description:

    <p>Basic service set (BSS) = Cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network, consisting of one AP radio with one or more client stations, forming a wireless domain for communication Extended service set (ESS) = Connects identically configured BSSs through a distribution system medium, enabling seamless roaming within the coverage area Independent basic service set (IBSS) = Consists solely of client stations communicating directly with each other without an AP Personal basic service set (PBSS) = Topology where 802.11ad stations communicate directly with each other, using the 60 GHz frequency band</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11-2020 service set with its type:

    <p>Basic service set (BSS) = Type of service set forming the cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network Extended service set (ESS) = Type of service set that connects identically configured BSSs through a distribution system medium Independent basic service set (IBSS) = Type of service set consisting solely of client stations communicating directly with each other without an AP Mesh basic service set (MBSS) = Type of service set used in mesh deployments and outdoor bridge links to provide coverage and backhaul connectivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wireless networking technology with its description:

    <p>Wireless personal area network (WPAN) = Facilitates communication between devices in close proximity using technologies like Bluetooth and infrared Wireless local area network (WLAN) = Suitable for building or campus environments, commonly using the 802.11 standard Wireless Distribution System (WDS) = Used in mesh deployments and outdoor bridge links to provide coverage and backhaul connectivity Service Set Identifier (SSID) = Logical name identifying an 802.11 wireless network and configurable on all 802.11 radios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the 802.11-2020 standard component with its function:

    <p>Integration service (IS) = Delivers data between the distribution system and non-IEEE-802.11 LAN via a portal Distribution system medium (DSM) = Part of the distribution system (DS) that interconnects basic service sets to create an extended service set (ESS) Distribution system service = Part of the distribution system (DS) in 802.11 networks Multiple service sets = Defined by the 802.11-2020 standard, including basic service set (BSS), extended service set (ESS), independent basic service set (IBSS), personal basic service set (PBSS), mesh basic service set (MBSS), and QoS basic service set (QBSS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the wireless networking term with its definition:

    <p>802.11-2020 standard = Defines an integration service (IS) for delivering data between the distribution system and non-IEEE-802.11 LAN via a portal Client stations = Contend for the RF medium and can be associated with an access point when having a layer 2 connection Distribution system (DS) = Interconnects basic service sets to create an extended service set (ESS) and consists of distribution system medium (DSM) and distribution system service Service Set Identifier (SSID) = Logical name identifying an 802.11 wireless network and configurable on all 802.11 radios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireless LAN topologies cover broad geographical boundaries using a wired medium instead of a wireless medium.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A wireless wide area network (WWAN) typically uses cellular telephone technologies or proprietary licensed wireless bridging technologies.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN) provides RF coverage to a metropolitan area, such as a city and the surrounding suburbs.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 802.11 draft amendments include general packet radio service (GPRS), code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), and Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Data can be carried to a variety of devices, such as laptops, desktop PCs, and gaming consoles.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A wireless wide area network (WWAN) uses a wireless medium instead of a wired medium.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Extended Service Set (ESS) connects identically configured BSSs through a distribution system medium, enabling seamless roaming within the ESS coverage area.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nomadic roaming allows station mobility between disjointed cells, where a client station moves from one access point's BSA to another.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS) consists solely of client stations with no access point, akin to a wired crossover cable.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Personal Basic Service Set (PBSS) is an 802.11 WLAN topology where 802.11ad stations communicate directly with each other, using the 60 GHz frequency band.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quality of service (QoS) mechanisms can be implemented within all 802.11 service sets, with most enterprise deployments considering each basic service set as a QoS basic service set (QBSS).

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Mesh Basic Service Set (MBSS) provides wireless distribution of network traffic through mesh portal stations connected to the upstream wired medium, with mesh points forwarding traffic through the wireless backhaul.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    802.11 stations include access points (AP) and client stations, each identified by a unique MAC address.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 802.11-2020 standard defines an integration service (IS) for delivering data between the distribution system and non-IEEE-802.11 LAN via a portal.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is used in mesh deployments and outdoor bridge links to provide coverage and backhaul connectivity.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a logical name identifying an 802.11 wireless network and is configurable on all 802.11 radios.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The basic service set (BSS) is the cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network, consisting of one AP radio with one or more client stations, forming a wireless domain for communication.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 802.11-2020 standard defines multiple service sets, including basic service set (BSS), extended service set (ESS), independent basic service set (IBSS), personal basic service set (PBSS), mesh basic service set (MBSS), and QoS basic service set (QBSS).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Virtual Carrier Sense in 802.11 occurs at layer 2 of the OSI model and utilizes the Duration/ID field in the MAC header to prevent interruptions during frame exchange.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer in 802.11 selects a random backoff value using a pseudo-random backoff algorithm before transmission, distinct from the NAV timer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interframe space (IFS) in 802.11 consists of ten types, with the Reduced interframe space (RIFS) being the highest priority and the Extended interframe space (EIFS) used after receipt of corrupted frames.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Point Coordination Function (PCF) is an optional 802.11 media access method that uses polling and has yet to be implemented by any vendors.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) in the 802.11e quality-of-service amendment enhances DCF with QoS capabilities and allows an 802.11 radio to send multiple frames during contention for the medium.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unsuccessful frame transmissions cause the contention window (CW) size to increase exponentially up to a maximum value after each retransmission.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    802.11 wireless networking uses CSMA/CD to avoid collisions, as wireless radios cannot transmit and receive at the same time.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unicast acknowledgment in 802.11 involves the transmitting radio sending a unicast frame and the receiver radio sending an L2 ACK frame upon successful reception.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    802.11 radios use two separate Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) thresholds - Signal Detect (SD) and Energy Detect (ED) - when listening to the RF medium, with approximately 4 microseconds needed for both assessments during the CCA.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Physical carrier sense in 802.11 determines whether a frame transmission is inbound for a station to receive and checks whether the medium is busy before transmitting.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) is the fundamental access method of 802.11 communications, using CSMA/CA protocol with four main components: physical carrier sense, virtual carrier sense, pseudo-random backoff timer, and interframe spaces.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Client stations can operate in infrastructure mode, allowing communication via an access point, or ad hoc mode, participating in an IBSS topology without an access point.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    802.11 Medium Access Control and Configuration Modes

    • AP radio can be converted into a sensor radio, operating in continuous listening state and scanning between multiple channels, as part of a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) architecture.
    • Other optional operational modes for APs include bridge mode, workgroup bridge mode, and AP as a client mode, each with specific functionalities.
    • Client stations can operate in infrastructure mode, allowing communication via an access point, or ad hoc mode, participating in an IBSS topology without an access point.
    • Medium access control (MAC) is essential for network communication and includes rules for controlled and efficient access to the network medium.
    • Two forms of contention heavily used in today's networks are Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) and Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA).
    • CSMA/CD is used for 802.3 Ethernet networks, where nodes check for collisions over the Ethernet cable before transmitting.
    • 802.11 wireless networking uses CSMA/CA to avoid collisions, as wireless radios cannot transmit and receive at the same time.
    • Unicast acknowledgment in 802.11 involves the transmitting radio sending a unicast frame and the receiver radio sending an L2 ACK frame upon successful reception.
    • Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) is the fundamental access method of 802.11 communications, using CSMA/CA protocol with four main components: physical carrier sense, virtual carrier sense, pseudo-random backoff timer, and interframe spaces.
    • Physical carrier sense in 802.11 determines whether a frame transmission is inbound for a station to receive and checks whether the medium is busy before transmitting.
    • 802.11 radios use two separate Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) thresholds - Signal Detect (SD) and Energy Detect (ED) - when listening to the RF medium, with approximately 4 microseconds needed for both assessments during the CCA.
    • The text includes study guide references and modified notes from "CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator: Official Study Guide" for the Wireless Networks course.

    Wireless Networking Topologies and 802.11 Stations

    • Wireless personal area network (WPAN) facilitates communication between devices in close proximity using technologies like Bluetooth and infrared.
    • Wireless local area network (WLAN) is suitable for building or campus environments, commonly using the 802.11 standard.
    • 802.11 stations include access points (AP) and client stations, each identified by a unique MAC address.
    • Client stations, not used in access points, contend for the RF medium and can be associated with an access point when having a layer 2 connection.
    • An AP station serves as a wireless portal for client stations to communicate and provides a distribution system access function (DSAF).
    • The 802.11-2020 standard defines an integration service (IS) for delivering data between the distribution system and non-IEEE-802.11 LAN via a portal.
    • The distribution system (DS) in 802.11 networks interconnects basic service sets to create an extended service set (ESS) and consists of distribution system medium (DSM) and distribution system service.
    • Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is used in mesh deployments and outdoor bridge links to provide coverage and backhaul connectivity.
    • The 802.11-2020 standard defines multiple service sets, including basic service set (BSS), extended service set (ESS), independent basic service set (IBSS), personal basic service set (PBSS), mesh basic service set (MBSS), and QoS basic service set (QBSS).
    • Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a logical name identifying an 802.11 wireless network and is configurable on all 802.11 radios.
    • The basic service set (BSS) is the cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network, consisting of one AP radio with one or more client stations, forming a wireless domain for communication.

    802.11 Wireless Medium Access Control Techniques

    • Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) thresholds in the 802.11-2020 standard are somewhat ambiguous, leading to varying interpretations among WLAN manufacturers.
    • Receive sensitivity differences between radios can cause variations in noise floor perception and consequently, in the CCA thresholds.
    • Virtual Carrier Sense in 802.11 occurs at layer 2 of the OSI model and utilizes the Duration/ID field in the MAC header to prevent interruptions during frame exchange.
    • The Duration/ID value in the MAC header represents the time required for an active frame exchange process, preventing other radios from contending for the medium.
    • Virtual Carrier Sense uses a timer mechanism called the network allocation vector (NAV) to predict future traffic and inform other stations about the busy medium.
    • Pseudo-Random Backoff Timer in 802.11 selects a random backoff value using a pseudo-random backoff algorithm before transmission, distinct from the NAV timer.
    • The backoff timer counts down slots, and when it reaches zero, the client can reassess the channel and begin transmitting if it is clear.
    • Unsuccessful frame transmissions cause the contention window (CW) size to increase exponentially up to a maximum value after each retransmission.
    • Interframe space (IFS) in 802.11 consists of ten types, with the Reduced interframe space (RIFS) being the highest priority and the Extended interframe space (EIFS) used after receipt of corrupted frames.
    • SIFS and DIFS are the two most common interframe spaces, with SIFS being used for high-priority frames and DIFS for most other 802.11 frames.
    • The Point Coordination Function (PCF) is an optional 802.11 media access method that uses polling and has yet to be implemented by any vendors.
    • The Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) in the 802.11e quality-of-service amendment enhances DCF with QoS capabilities and allows an 802.11 radio to send multiple frames during contention for the medium.

    Wireless Networking Topologies and 802.11 Stations

    • Wireless personal area network (WPAN) facilitates communication between devices in close proximity using technologies like Bluetooth and infrared.
    • Wireless local area network (WLAN) is suitable for building or campus environments, commonly using the 802.11 standard.
    • 802.11 stations include access points (AP) and client stations, each identified by a unique MAC address.
    • Client stations, not used in access points, contend for the RF medium and can be associated with an access point when having a layer 2 connection.
    • An AP station serves as a wireless portal for client stations to communicate and provides a distribution system access function (DSAF).
    • The 802.11-2020 standard defines an integration service (IS) for delivering data between the distribution system and non-IEEE-802.11 LAN via a portal.
    • The distribution system (DS) in 802.11 networks interconnects basic service sets to create an extended service set (ESS) and consists of distribution system medium (DSM) and distribution system service.
    • Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is used in mesh deployments and outdoor bridge links to provide coverage and backhaul connectivity.
    • The 802.11-2020 standard defines multiple service sets, including basic service set (BSS), extended service set (ESS), independent basic service set (IBSS), personal basic service set (PBSS), mesh basic service set (MBSS), and QoS basic service set (QBSS).
    • Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a logical name identifying an 802.11 wireless network and is configurable on all 802.11 radios.
    • The basic service set (BSS) is the cornerstone topology of an 802.11 network, consisting of one AP radio with one or more client stations, forming a wireless domain for communication.

    802.11 Medium Access Control and Configuration Modes

    • AP radio can be converted into a sensor radio, operating in continuous listening state and scanning between multiple channels, as part of a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) architecture.
    • Other optional operational modes for APs include bridge mode, workgroup bridge mode, and AP as a client mode, each with specific functionalities.
    • Client stations can operate in infrastructure mode, allowing communication via an access point, or ad hoc mode, participating in an IBSS topology without an access point.
    • Medium access control (MAC) is essential for network communication and includes rules for controlled and efficient access to the network medium.
    • Two forms of contention heavily used in today's networks are Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) and Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA).
    • CSMA/CD is used for 802.3 Ethernet networks, where nodes check for collisions over the Ethernet cable before transmitting.
    • 802.11 wireless networking uses CSMA/CA to avoid collisions, as wireless radios cannot transmit and receive at the same time.
    • Unicast acknowledgment in 802.11 involves the transmitting radio sending a unicast frame and the receiver radio sending an L2 ACK frame upon successful reception.
    • Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) is the fundamental access method of 802.11 communications, using CSMA/CA protocol with four main components: physical carrier sense, virtual carrier sense, pseudo-random backoff timer, and interframe spaces.
    • Physical carrier sense in 802.11 determines whether a frame transmission is inbound for a station to receive and checks whether the medium is busy before transmitting.
    • 802.11 radios use two separate Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) thresholds - Signal Detect (SD) and Energy Detect (ED) - when listening to the RF medium, with approximately 4 microseconds needed for both assessments during the CCA.
    • The text includes study guide references and modified notes from "CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator: Official Study Guide" for the Wireless Networks course.

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