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What is a characteristic of an SSID in wireless networks?
The correct answer is D. associates a name to a WLAN. An SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a unique name that identifies a wireless local area network (WLAN) to users.
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- Amust include a combination of letters and numbers
- Buses policies to prevent unauthorized users
- Cprompts a user for a login ID
- Dassociates a name to a WLAN
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(37 responses)- A3% (1)
- B8% (3)
- C3% (1)
- D86% (32)
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An SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a unique name that identifies a wireless local area network (WLAN) to users.
An SSID can include just letters, just numbers, or a combination, but there is no strict requirement for a mix of letters and numbers.
While wireless networks use policies (like WPA2/3) to prevent unauthorized users, the SSID itself is just the network name and doesn't directly implement these security policies.
An SSID does not inherently prompt for a login ID; this is typically handled by authentication methods like a captive portal or WPA2/3 with a passphrase.
The SSID acts as the 'name' of the wireless network, allowing clients to identify and connect to a specific WLAN from a list of available networks. Clients must know the SSID to join the wireless network.
Concept tested: Wireless SSID Function
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/7-0/configuration/guide/c70/c70_wlan.html
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