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WLANs offer flexibility and Reduced costs.
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What capability does WLANs offer for users utilizing personal digital assistants (PDAs)?
What is a potential benefit of WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) in the context of reduced costs?
Which scenario demonstrates a cost-saving advantage of a wireless infrastructure already in place?
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What is the primary networking technology currently used by business network for day-to-day operations inside the office?
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What trend is a trend regarding workers and access to LAN resources?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) and Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network)?
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Which technology is used by WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) at the physical layer and MAC sub-layer of the data link layer, instead of traditional wired cables?
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How do WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) typically connect clients to the network, as opposed to traditional Ethernet networks?
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What type of devices are commonly connected to WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks), often being powered by batteries?
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How do WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) manage access to the radio frequency (RF) media or frequency bands?
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WLANs use a different frame format than wired Ethernet LANs.
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Compared to wired Ethernet LANs, what characteristic of WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) leads to increased concern about security?
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how does 802.11 Wireless LAN differ to 802.3 Ethernet LANs at the physical layer?
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how does 802.11 Wireless LAN differ to 802.3 Ethernet LANs at the media access ?
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how does 802.11 wireless LAN differ to 802.3 Ethernet LANs at the availability (choose 2)? A) in lans, Cable connection reguired B) in wlans, Anyone with a radio NIC in range of an access point C) in wlans, Cable connection reguired D) in lans, Anyone with a radio NIC in range of an access point
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does wlans suffer from from signal interference ? T=yes F=no
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does lans suffer from from signal interference ?
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how does 802.11 Wireless LAN differ to B02.3 Ethernet LANs at the Regulation (choose 2)?
A) in lans, Additional regulation by local authorities B) in wlans, IEEE standard dictates C) in wlans, Additional regulation by local authorities D) in lans, IEEE standard dictates
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How do 802.11 wireless LANs extend the 802.3 Ethernet LAN infrastructures?
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How do clients use a wiresless adapter gain access to a Wireless LAN (WLAN) ?
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How does the wireless adapter in a client communicate with the wireless router or access point in a Wireless LAN (WLAN)?
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How does the access to network resources by wireless clients compare to clients wired to the network in a Wireless LAN (WLAN)?
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What is the typical data rate range for 802.11 wireless networks?
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What is the maximum data rate supported by 802.11a and 802.11g wireless networks?
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What is the maximum data rate supported by 802.11b wireless networks?
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What is the speculated maximum data rate for 802.11n wireless networks?
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What is the data rate range for 802.11ac (WiFi 5) wireless networks?
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What is the data rate range for 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) wireless networks?
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Which modulation technique is used by 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks?
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Which modulation technique is used by 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless networks?
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Which frequency band is used by 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless networks, known for its better range and lower possibility to obstruction?
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Which frequency band is used by 802.11a and 802.11n wireless networks?
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Which device enables a client station to send and receive RF signals in a wireless network?
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Which device enables a client station to send and receive RF signals in a wireless network, particularly for desktops located in an existing, non-wired facility?Which device enables a client station to send and receive RF signals in a wireless network, particularly for desktops located in an existing, non-wired facility?
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What is the primary function of an access point in a wireless network?
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Which statement accurately describes the function of an access point in a wireless network?
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What distributed coordination function (DCF) is overseen by access points in wireless networks?
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What action does an access point typically take upon receiving data from a client station in a wireless network?
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What is the primary purpose of the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) protocol used by access points in wireless networks?
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What is the primary purpose of the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA) protocol used by access points in wireless networks?
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What problem arises when two client stations, located at maximum range to reach in opposite sides of an access point's reach, attempt to communicate simultaneously without being aware of each other's presence?
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Which functions are typically performed by WRT300N routers in a network?
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Where is the Linksys WRT300N commonly used according to the provided information?
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What does the term "wireless network mode" refer to in the context of WLAN protocols?
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Why do access points typically support both 802.11g and 802.11b standards?
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What mode is a Linksys access point operating in when configured to allow both 802.11b and 802.11g clients?
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What is required for an access point to support both 802.11a and 802.11b/g standards simultaneously?
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What is the purpose of the Service Set Identifier (SSID) in wireless networks?
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What is the purpose of the Service Set Identifier (SSID) in wireless networks?
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What is the relationship between access points and SSIDs in a network, according to the provided information?
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How are wireless channels typically organized in the 2.4 GHz band for North America and Europe, according to the provided information?
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What is a recommended best practice for WLANs that require multiple access points?
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What channel configuration should be used for two adjacent access points?
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Who are "war drivers" and what is their primary objective?
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What are the primary objectives of hackers?
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What risk do employees pose?
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What is the primary purpose of a rogue AP set up by hackers?
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What is a requirement for mutual authentication in a wireless network?
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What is the primary purpose of encryption in data communication?
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What is the primary function of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) in the context of intrusion tools?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes one of the 2 security vulnerabilities associated with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)?
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What security weakness is commonly associated with WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)?
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What security features are associated with WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)?
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Which authentication method can WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) also utilize?
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Which features are associated with both 802.11i and WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)?
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Which encryption method is certified as part of WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)?
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Which of the following is one of the primary functions of TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)?
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Why is AES encryption the preferred method in WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)?
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How does AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) differ from TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) in terms of ensuring data integrity?
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What function does TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) perform to ensure data integrity?
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What could be a potential cause of connectivity issues between access points in an extended service set WLAN?
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How can interference be minimized in a wireless network setup with multiple access points?
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what is one aspect of RF interference problems in wireless networks?
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What channel recommendations are suggested for setting WLAN access points in a small environment to avoid interference from consumer items like cordless phones?
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Which channel is commonly used by consumer items like cordless phones?
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Which standards are used in Wireless LANs?
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What characterizes a Basic Service Set (BSS)?
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Which statement describes an Extended Service Set (ESS)?
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Which practices or methods are commonly used for WLAN security?
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What configuration steps are recommended for ensuring consistency between a wireless NIC and an access point?
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What configuration steps are recommended for ensuring consistency between a wireless NIC and an access point?
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Which troubleshooting steps are commonly involved in troubleshooting WLANs?
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