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Question
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a security protocol for wireless local area networks (WLANs). It has two components: authentication and encryption. It provides security equivalent to wired networks for wireless networks. WEP encrypts data in a wireless network by using a fixed secret key. Which of the following statements are true about WEP? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
Options
- AWEP uses the RC4 encryption algorithm.
- BThe Initialization Vector (IV) field of WEP is only 24 bits long.
- CAutomated tools such as AirSnort are available for discovering WEP keys.
- DIt provides better security than the Wi-Fi Protected Access protocol.
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