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When a WLAN with WPA2 PSK is configured in the Wireless LAN Controller GUI which format is supported?

The correct answer is D. ASCII. When configuring WPA2 PSK on a Wireless LAN Controller GUI, the passphrase typically supports the ASCII character format.

Submitted by priya_blr· Mar 5, 2026Network Access

Question

When a WLAN with WPA2 PSK is configured in the Wireless LAN Controller GUI which format is supported?

Options

  • AUnicode
  • Bbase64
  • Cdecimal
  • DASCII

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    89% (40)

Why each option

When configuring WPA2 PSK on a Wireless LAN Controller GUI, the passphrase typically supports the ASCII character format.

AUnicode

Unicode is a broader character encoding that includes ASCII but is not typically the specified format for WPA2 PSK passphrases, which are often limited to a subset.

Bbase64

Base64 is an encoding scheme used for binary-to-text conversion, not the direct character set specified for WPA2 PSK passphrases.

Cdecimal

Decimal refers to a numeric system and is not a character encoding format used for wireless passphrases.

DASCIICorrect

WPA2 PSK (Pre-Shared Key) passphrases, when configured via a Wireless LAN Controller GUI, commonly support ASCII characters. This ensures broad compatibility and interpretability across various devices and systems adhering to wireless security standards.

Concept tested: WPA2 PSK Passphrase Format

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/controller/9800/config-guide/b_wl_9800_cg/m_wlan_security.html

Topics

#WPA2#PSK#WLC#wireless security

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