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In the WLAN architecture, which option is used by a group of APs and wireless clients to communicate with each other using common parameters?
The correct answer is D. Service Set Identifier. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the parameter that identifies a wireless network and allows a group of APs and clients to communicate under a common configuration - it's essentially the "network name" that ties all members of a WLAN together. Options A (Network Service…
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In the WLAN architecture, which option is used by a group of APs and wireless clients to communicate with each other using common parameters?
Options
- ANetwork Service Identifier
- BPrimary Network Identifier
- CVirtual Network Identifier
- DService Set Identifier
How the community answered
(29 responses)- A3% (1)
- C7% (2)
- D90% (26)
Explanation
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the parameter that identifies a wireless network and allows a group of APs and clients to communicate under a common configuration - it's essentially the "network name" that ties all members of a WLAN together. Options A (Network Service Identifier), B (Primary Network Identifier), and C (Virtual Network Identifier) are all fabricated terms that do not exist as defined standards in IEEE 802.11 WLAN architecture - they are plausible-sounding distractors designed to test whether you know the real terminology. The SSID can be shared across multiple APs in an Extended Service Set (ESS), enabling clients to roam while staying connected to the same logical network.
Memory tip: Think "SSID = Same Shared ID" - it's the common identifier that all devices in the same wireless network share to recognize and join that network.
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