GPEN Question #287: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B. Configuring the same SSID as that of the other Wireless Access Points (WAPs) of other C. SSID is used to identify a wireless network. D. All wireless devices on a wireless network must have the same SSID in order to communicate. SSIDs are case-sensitive identifiers with a 32-character maximum length, and all devices on the same wireless network must share the same SSID to associate and communicate.

Question

Which of the following statements are true about SSIDs? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Options

ASSIDs are case insensitive text strings and have a maximum length of 64 characters.
BConfiguring the same SSID as that of the other Wireless Access Points (WAPs) of other
CSSID is used to identify a wireless network.
DAll wireless devices on a wireless network must have the same SSID in order to communicate

Explanation

SSIDs are case-sensitive identifiers with a 32-character maximum length, and all devices on the same wireless network must share the same SSID to associate and communicate.

Common mistakes.

A. SSIDs are case-sensitive strings, so 'Corp' and 'corp' are treated as distinct networks, and the maximum allowable length defined by the IEEE 802.11 standard is 32 characters, not 64.

Concept tested. SSID properties and wireless network identification

Reference. https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/802.11/7028/

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