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What can you do if you experience constant disconnections on a wireless network?
What can you do if you experience constant disconnections on a wireless network?
What is a possible reason for sudden inability to communicate on a wireless network?
What is a possible reason for sudden inability to communicate on a wireless network?
Why would one need to switch to a wired ethernet connection during a network disruption?
Why would one need to switch to a wired ethernet connection during a network disruption?
What are devices required to send to the access point for connecting and disconnecting from a wireless network?
What are devices required to send to the access point for connecting and disconnecting from a wireless network?
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Which term describes the situation where devices on a wireless network are prevented from communicating with the access point?
Which term describes the situation where devices on a wireless network are prevented from communicating with the access point?
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In what instances would you resort to using management frames in a wireless network?
In what instances would you resort to using management frames in a wireless network?
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What type of conversations occur between the mobile device and the access point?
What type of conversations occur between the mobile device and the access point?
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What is the main issue with the original 802.11 standard regarding management frames?
What is the main issue with the original 802.11 standard regarding management frames?
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What information can an attacker manipulate by sending unauthorized management frames to an access point?
What information can an attacker manipulate by sending unauthorized management frames to an access point?
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What change did the IEEE implement in 2014 to address the vulnerability related to management frames?
What change did the IEEE implement in 2014 to address the vulnerability related to management frames?
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What utility was used to send deauthentication frames in the described attack?
What utility was used to send deauthentication frames in the described attack?
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What component of a Wi-Fi network was targeted by the deauthentication attack?
What component of a Wi-Fi network was targeted by the deauthentication attack?
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Why is it important to encrypt certain management frames in a wireless network?
Why is it important to encrypt certain management frames in a wireless network?
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What specific action causes a device to disconnect from a Wi-Fi network during a deauthentication attack?
What specific action causes a device to disconnect from a Wi-Fi network during a deauthentication attack?
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What aspect of the management frames update made in 2014 is emphasized as encrypted?
What aspect of the management frames update made in 2014 is emphasized as encrypted?
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What is a potential consequence of an attacker sending unauthorized management frames to an access point?
What is a potential consequence of an attacker sending unauthorized management frames to an access point?
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What type of attack may cause devices on a wireless network to lose connectivity to the access point?
What type of attack may cause devices on a wireless network to lose connectivity to the access point?
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Why is it necessary for devices on a wireless network to send management frames to the access point?
Why is it necessary for devices on a wireless network to send management frames to the access point?
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What action should you take if you experience frequent wireless disconnections according to the text?
What action should you take if you experience frequent wireless disconnections according to the text?
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What could be a potential consequence of an attacker sending unauthorized management frames to an access point?
What could be a potential consequence of an attacker sending unauthorized management frames to an access point?
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In the context of wireless networks, what is the purpose of a wireless deauthentication attack?
In the context of wireless networks, what is the purpose of a wireless deauthentication attack?
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Why might someone be unable to send any information over a wireless network during a deauthentication attack?
Why might someone be unable to send any information over a wireless network during a deauthentication attack?
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What is the main vulnerability associated with management frames in the original 802.11 standard?
What is the main vulnerability associated with management frames in the original 802.11 standard?
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What key security enhancement was introduced in the 802.11w update in July 2014?
What key security enhancement was introduced in the 802.11w update in July 2014?
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During a deauthentication attack, what happens when deauthentication frames are sent to a specific BSS ID and station address?
During a deauthentication attack, what happens when deauthentication frames are sent to a specific BSS ID and station address?
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What is the significance of the IEEE's update related to management frames in terms of unauthorized access?
What is the significance of the IEEE's update related to management frames in terms of unauthorized access?
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Which network component is vulnerable to being targeted by unauthorized deauthentication frames?
Which network component is vulnerable to being targeted by unauthorized deauthentication frames?
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What type of information was NOT encrypted in the 802.11w update related to management frames?
What type of information was NOT encrypted in the 802.11w update related to management frames?
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Study Notes
Wireless Network Disconnection
- A wireless network can suddenly disappear and then reappear repeatedly, causing devices to lose connectivity to the access point.
- This is a denial of service attack known as a wireless disassociation or deauthentication attack.
- The attack exploits a vulnerability in the original 802.11 standard, which did not provide protection for management frames.
Management Frames
- Management frames are used for communication between devices and access points.
- They manage quality of service, association, and disassociation with access points.
- These frames are sent in the clear and can be sent by anyone, allowing an attacker to cause problems with communication.
Vulnerability Exploitation
- An attacker can send deauthentication frames to an access point, causing devices to disconnect from the network.
- This can be done using a utility like air replay, which can send deauthentication frames to a specific access point and station.
Protection Measures
- The IEEE has updated the 802.11 standard to address this vulnerability in the 802.11w update (July 2014).
- Some management frames are now encrypted, including disassociation, deauthentication, and channel switching.
- However, not all management frames can be encrypted, as some need to be unencrypted for device connection.
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Test your knowledge on troubleshooting wireless network connectivity problems including sudden disappearance and reconnection issues. Learn about common causes and potential solutions.
