What is the mandatory wireless LAN security standard?

The correct answer is B. WAPI. WAPI (Wireless Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure) is China's mandatory national standard for wireless LAN security, requiring authentication and encryption on wireless networks operating within China. WiFi is a marketing certification and brand name for wireless…

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AWiFi
BWAPI
CWLAN
DWiMAX

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A
6% (2)
B
75% (27)
C
3% (1)
D
17% (6)

Explanation

WAPI (Wireless Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure) is China's mandatory national standard for wireless LAN security, requiring authentication and encryption on wireless networks operating within China. WiFi is a marketing certification and brand name for wireless networking technology, not a security standard. WLAN simply means Wireless Local Area Network, describing a type of network rather than any security specification. WiMAX is a long-range wireless broadband technology used for wide-area coverage, unrelated to LAN security mandates.

Memory tip: Focus on the word "Infrastructure" in WAPI - a security standard needs infrastructure (authentication servers, certificates), which sets it apart from the other options that are just network types or technologies.

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#WAPI#WLAN Security Standards#Wireless Authentication#Mandatory Standards

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