What is a characteristic of an SSID in wireless networks?

The correct answer is C. broadcasts a beacon signal to announce its presence by default. SSID broadcast a beacon message periodically & stations listen for these messages from the AP, & it's called passive scanning, active scanning probe request & probe response.

Submitted by khalil_dz· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

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Aeliminates network piggybacking
Bprompts a user for a login ID
Cbroadcasts a beacon signal to announce its presence by default
Dmust include a combination of letters and numbers

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A
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B
7% (2)
C
90% (26)

Explanation

SSID broadcast a beacon message periodically & stations listen for these messages from the AP, & it's called passive scanning, active scanning probe request & probe response.

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#SSID#Wireless networks basics#Beacon frames

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