Understanding wireless networks 0.0 / 5 ? AllITFunNone Created by: lucydosramosCreated on: 01-11-18 11:37 Why are wireless networks more susceptible to interception? Due to the radio broadcast nature 1 of 15 What is the infrastructure mode? Wireless clients are authenticated by a WAP 2 of 15 What is the ad-hoc mode? Point-to-point wireless connection 3 of 15 What is the most well-known wireless device? Wireless access point 4 of 15 What does a WAP act as? Router, firewall and IP proxy 5 of 15 How do wireless network adapters allow for? Connectivity between a desktop computer or laptop and the WAP 6 of 15 What is a wireless repeater used for? To extend the coverage 7 of 15 What are wireless encryption standards used for? Secure a wireless network 8 of 15 Why is a wired equivalent privacy unsecure? Easy to crack 9 of 15 What is the newer version of WPA which offers excellent security? WPA2 10 of 15 What does a wireless bridge connect? Different 802.11 standards 11 of 15 Where does RFI interference come from? AM/FM transmissions and cell phone towers 12 of 15 What mode is being used if the base unit is configured with a SSID? Infrastructure mode 13 of 15 When the client wants to connect to the WAP how can it be identified? By the SSID 14 of 15 What are 3 of the 6 best practices for configuring wireless security? Ensure strongest encryption, change default admin login, disable remote admin etc. 15 of 15
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