HPE6-A85 · Question #92
What change does a client make when it roams from one access point to another in a WLAN?
The correct answer is A. It changes the destination MAC address on its 802.11 frames. When a client roams from one access point to another, it must change the destination MAC address on its 802.11 frames to match the new access point to which it is associated. The SSID does not change since it is typically consistent across an entire WLAN, and the default…
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What change does a client make when it roams from one access point to another in a WLAN?
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- AIt changes the destination MAC address on its 802.11 frames.
- BIt changes the SSID to match the SSID on the new access point.
- CIt changes its default gateway to the IP of the new access point.
- DIt changes its association with the new wireless controller's SSID.
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(15 responses)- A93% (14)
- C7% (1)
Explanation
When a client roams from one access point to another, it must change the destination MAC address on its 802.11 frames to match the new access point to which it is associated. The SSID does not change since it is typically consistent across an entire WLAN, and the default gateway remains the same as long as the client stays within the same IP subnet. The association to a new access point involves updating the destination MAC address in the frames that the client sends.
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