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GSLC · Question #83
GSLC Question #83: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A. WEP key D. SSID of the WLAN. Connecting to a WEP-secured WLAN requires both the SSID to identify the target network and the WEP key to authenticate and decrypt wireless traffic.
Question
You configure a wireless router at your home. To secure your home Wireless LAN (WLAN), you implement WEP. Now you want to connect your client computer to the WLAN. Which of the following is the required information that you will need to configure the client computer? Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Choose two.
Options
- AWEP key
- BIP address of the router
- CMAC address of the router
- DSSID of the WLAN
Explanation
Connecting to a WEP-secured WLAN requires both the SSID to identify the target network and the WEP key to authenticate and decrypt wireless traffic.
Common mistakes.
- B. The router's IP address is typically obtained automatically via DHCP after the wireless association is established and is not required input to connect to the WLAN.
- C. The router's MAC address is not a configuration requirement for a wireless client to associate with a WEP-protected network.
Concept tested. WEP client configuration - SSID and key requirements
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