What happens when an 802.11a node broadcasts within the range of an 802.11g access point?

The correct answer is D. The node transmits, but the access point is unable to receive. Because 802.11a and 802.11b utilize different frequencies, the two technologies are incompatible with each other. A huge problem with 802.11a is that it's not directly compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g networks. In other words, a user equipped with an 802.11b or 802.11g radio…

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AThe access point transmits, but the node is unable to receive.
BA connection occurs.
CBoth the node and the access point are unable to transmit.
DThe node transmits, but the access point is unable to receive.

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Because 802.11a and 802.11b utilize different frequencies, the two technologies are incompatible with each other. A huge problem with 802.11a is that it's not directly compatible with 802.11b or 802.11g networks. In other words, a user equipped with an 802.11b or 802.11g radio card will not be able to interface directly to an 802.11a access point.

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#802.11a#802.11g#wireless standards#compatibility

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