Wireless LAN Technology Overview

Questions and Answers

What does CAPWAP stand for in the context of wireless networks?

Connection and Privacy of Wireless Access Points

Centralized Access Point Wireless Architecture Protocol

Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (correct)

Channel Allocation and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points

Which of the following best describes the function of DTLS in a WLAN?

Ensures security between the access point and the wireless LAN controller (correct)

Manages network traffic between multiple wireless devices

Facilitates connection between the user device and the internet

Provides high-speed data transmission

Which wireless technology operates primarily in the 2.4 GHz frequency band?

Bluetooth (correct)

Satellite Broadband

Cellular Broadband

WiMAX

Which organization is NOT one of the three major influencers of WLAN standards?

ISO Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of WPA3 security in wireless networks?

It enhances security for open networks by using individualized data encryption. Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is commonly used to prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network?

MAC address filtering Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the latest security protocol for wireless networks?

WPA3 Signup and view all the answers

What does the CAPWAP protocol primarily facilitate?

Communication between access points and controllers Signup and view all the answers

What standard is often associated with RADIUS for authentication in a wireless network?

IEEE 802.1X Signup and view all the answers

What wireless technology uses a control system for better data management?

Lightweight AP Signup and view all the answers

Which technique can be used to enhance the security of WPA2?

Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a Wireless Personal-Area Network (WPAN)?

Utilizes low power and has a short range of 20-30 feet. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a wireless technology standard mentioned?

Ethernet Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is primarily associated with medium-sized networks of up to about 300 feet?

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Signup and view all the answers

Which frequency bands are used by Wireless LAN (WLAN)?

Both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz frequency bands. Signup and view all the answers

Which encryption method is used in WPA3 for enhanced security?

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Signup and view all the answers

In wireless networks, what does the term 'SSID' stand for?

Service Set Identifier Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)?

Supports mesh topology for large-scale network devices. Signup and view all the answers

What is a function of using MAC address filtering in wireless security?

Allowing only designated devices to connect Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes Wireless WAN (WWAN)?

It provides extensive geographic coverage for national or global communication. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices would typically use Bluetooth technology?

A personal fitness tracker syncing with a smartphone. Signup and view all the answers

What type of device communication does the Bluetooth Basic Rate/Enhanced Rate (BR/EDR) optimize for?

Audio streaming in point-to-point topologies. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Wireless MAN (WMAN) from other types of wireless networks?

It serves large geographic areas like cities or districts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standards?

To establish how radio frequencies are used for wireless links. Signup and view all the answers

Which wireless technology is primarily used in rural areas where other broadband options are not available?

Satellite Broadband Signup and view all the answers

What does Global System of Mobile (GSM) primarily represent?

An internationally recognized mobile communication standard. Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is commonly associated with cellular voice and data transmission?

Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) Signup and view all the answers

What requirement does Satellite Broadband typically have for its operation?

It requires a clear line of sight to the satellite. Signup and view all the answers

What type of devices typically use Cellular Broadband?

Phones, automobiles, tablets, and laptops Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of the IEEE 802.16 standard?

It supports a range of up to 30 miles (50 km). Signup and view all the answers

What does WPA3 primarily enhance in wireless networks?

Security features for wireless connections. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following standards is primarily used for port-based network access control?

RADIUS Authentication Signup and view all the answers

What does the CAPWAP protocol primarily facilitate?

Management and control of access points in a wireless network. Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for regulating the allocation of radio spectrum and satellite orbits?

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Wi-Fi Alliance?

To promote the growth and acceptance of WLANs Signup and view all the answers

Which standard is maintained by the IEEE for local and metropolitan area networks?

IEEE 802 Signup and view all the answers

Which frequency band is associated with the 802.11b/g/n/ax wireless standards?

2.4 GHz Signup and view all the answers

What does the IEEE specifically specify regarding radio frequencies?

Modulation techniques for carrying information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following wireless standards operates at the 5 GHz band?

802.11a Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym CAPWAP stand for?

Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points Signup and view all the answers

Which feature is part of the WPA3 security protocol?

Individualized data encryption Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the 802.1X standard?

To provide port-based network access control Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of WLAN standards?

They ensure interoperability between devices of different manufacturers Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wireless Networks and Mobility

WLANs enable mobility in home and business settings, adapting to changing needs and technology.

Types of Wireless Networks

WPAN (Wireless Personal-Area Network): Short-range (20-30 ft or 6-9 m), based on IEEE 802.15. Examples include Bluetooth and Zigbee.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network): Medium range, up to about 300 ft, based on IEEE 802.11.
WMAN (Wireless Metropolitan Area Network): Covers larger areas (cities/districts) using specific licensed frequencies.
WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network): Great for national/global communication with specific licensed frequencies.

Wireless Technologies

Bluetooth: Utilizes IEEE WPAN for device pairing up to 300 ft (100 m); includes BLE for mesh networks and BR/EDR for audio streaming.
WiMAX: Provides broadband internet connections over long distances using the IEEE 802.16 standard, covering up to 30 miles (50 km).
Cellular Broadband: Integrates voice and data for mobile devices, including GSM (global standard) and CDMA (commonly used in the US).
Satellite Broadband: Requires directional dishes, ideal for rural locations lacking cable/DSL connections.

802.11 Standards

802.11 standards dictate radio frequency usage for wireless links, including security features like SSID cloaking and MAC address filtering.
Supported authentication techniques include WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3.

New Terms and Commands

Key terminologies include WPAN, WLAN, WMAN, WWAN, Bluetooth, 802.11 standards, SSID, and various wireless security protocols like WPA and AES.

Wireless Standards Organizations

ITU (International Telecommunication Union): Regulates radio spectrum allocation and satellite orbits.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers): Establishes specifications for radio frequency modulation, governs LAN/MAN standards.
Wi-Fi Alliance: Promotes WLAN growth and interoperability among devices.

WLAN Components and Functionality

WLANs utilize unlicensed radio spectrum for data transmission using various technologies.
Operate on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands.
CAPWAP allows Wireless LAN Controllers to manage multiple Access Points.
DTLS ensures security between Access Points and the Controller.

Wireless Transmission Basics

Wireless devices use specific radio frequency channels (DSSS, FHSS, OFDM) to transmit and receive data.
802.11b/g/n standards utilize frequencies between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz, with each channel having 22 MHz bandwidth and 5 MHz separation.

Security and Threats

Wireless networks face risks like data interception, unauthorized access, DoS attacks, and rogue Access Points.

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Explore the basics of Wireless LANs (WLANs) and their impact on mobility in both home and business settings. This quiz covers how wireless infrastructures adapt to meet evolving needs and technologies. Test your knowledge and understanding of wireless networking.

Wireless LAN Technology Overview

Questions and Answers

What does CAPWAP stand for in the context of wireless networks?

Which of the following best describes the function of DTLS in a WLAN?

Which wireless technology operates primarily in the 2.4 GHz frequency band?

Which organization is NOT one of the three major influencers of WLAN standards?

What is a key feature of WPA3 security in wireless networks?

Which feature is commonly used to prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network?

Which of the following is the latest security protocol for wireless networks?

What does the CAPWAP protocol primarily facilitate?

What standard is often associated with RADIUS for authentication in a wireless network?

What wireless technology uses a control system for better data management?

Which technique can be used to enhance the security of WPA2?

What is the main characteristic of a Wireless Personal-Area Network (WPAN)?

Which of the following is NOT a wireless technology standard mentioned?

Which technology is primarily associated with medium-sized networks of up to about 300 feet?

Which frequency bands are used by Wireless LAN (WLAN)?

Which encryption method is used in WPA3 for enhanced security?

In wireless networks, what does the term 'SSID' stand for?

What is a key feature of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)?

What is a function of using MAC address filtering in wireless security?

Which statement accurately describes Wireless WAN (WWAN)?

Which of the following devices would typically use Bluetooth technology?

What type of device communication does the Bluetooth Basic Rate/Enhanced Rate (BR/EDR) optimize for?

What distinguishes Wireless MAN (WMAN) from other types of wireless networks?

What is the primary purpose of the IEEE 802.11 WLAN standards?

Which wireless technology is primarily used in rural areas where other broadband options are not available?

What does Global System of Mobile (GSM) primarily represent?

Which protocol is commonly associated with cellular voice and data transmission?

What requirement does Satellite Broadband typically have for its operation?

What type of devices typically use Cellular Broadband?

What is one characteristic of the IEEE 802.16 standard?

What does WPA3 primarily enhance in wireless networks?

Which of the following standards is primarily used for port-based network access control?

What does the CAPWAP protocol primarily facilitate?

Which organization is responsible for regulating the allocation of radio spectrum and satellite orbits?

What is the primary purpose of the Wi-Fi Alliance?

Which standard is maintained by the IEEE for local and metropolitan area networks?

Which frequency band is associated with the 802.11b/g/n/ax wireless standards?

What does the IEEE specifically specify regarding radio frequencies?

Which of the following wireless standards operates at the 5 GHz band?

What does the acronym CAPWAP stand for?

Which feature is part of the WPA3 security protocol?

What is the primary function of the 802.1X standard?

What is the significance of WLAN standards?

Study Notes

Wireless Networks and Mobility

Types of Wireless Networks

Wireless Technologies

802.11 Standards

New Terms and Commands

Wireless Standards Organizations

WLAN Components and Functionality

Wireless Transmission Basics

Security and Threats

Studying That Suits You

Description

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