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Start Wireless Security Protocols PracticeA company's IT policy requires that all wireless traffic be encrypted using the strongest available protocol. A technician is configuring a new access point that supports WPA3-SAE, WPA2-PSK with AES, and WPA2-PSK with TKIP. Which configuration meets the policy?
Explanation: WPA3-SAE is the strongest available wireless security protocol, providing forward secrecy and stronger authentication than WPA2. It is the correct choice for maximum security.
A technician is configuring a wireless network for a school that uses Chromebooks and iPads. The network must support fast roaming and prioritize security. The technician enables WPA2-Enterprise with 802.1X. What additional configuration is needed to ensure seamless roaming between access points?
Explanation: Fast roaming (802.11r) allows clients to quickly re-authenticate when moving between access points, reducing latency. WPA2-Enterprise alone does not provide fast roaming; 802.11r must be enabled on the controller and access points.
A customer reports that their laptop frequently disconnects from the office Wi-Fi and reconnects after a few seconds. The network uses WPA2-PSK with AES encryption. The technician checks the router logs and sees repeated '4-way handshake timeout' errors. What is the most likely cause of this issue?
Explanation: The 4-way handshake timeout errors indicate that the laptop cannot complete the WPA2 authentication process, often due to signal interference or weak signal strength. While other options could cause connectivity issues, the specific handshake timeout points to a problem with the wireless signal or authentication process.
A user reports that their smartphone cannot connect to the office Wi-Fi, but other devices can. The network uses WPA2-Enterprise with PEAP-MSCHAPv2. The technician checks the phone's settings and sees that it is configured for WPA2-PSK. What is the most likely reason for the connection failure?
Explanation: WPA2-Enterprise requires a username and password or certificate for authentication, not a pre-shared key. The phone's WPA2-PSK setting is incompatible with the network's authentication method.
A security incident occurs where an attacker captures the 4-way handshake of a WPA2-PSK network and successfully cracks the passphrase offline. The technician is tasked with preventing this type of attack in the future. Which protocol should the technician implement?
Explanation: WPA3-SAE uses Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE), which provides forward secrecy and prevents offline dictionary attacks. WPA2-PSK is vulnerable to handshake capture and offline cracking.
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