Exam: 200-301: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 0 Likes
What are two characteristics of an SSID? (Choose two) (CCNA 200-301)
What are two characteristics of an SSID?
(Choose two)
A. It uniquely identifies a client in a WLAN.
B. It is at most 32 characters long
C. It uniquely identifies an access point in a WLAN
D. It provides secured access to a WLAN.
E. It can be hidden or broadcast in a WLAN.
Solution
Correct answer: B. It is at most 32 characters long and E. It can be hidden or broadcast in a WLAN.
An SSID (Service Set Identifier) is a unique identifier for a wireless network. Two characteristics of an SSID are:
It is at most 32 characters long, as specified by the IEEE 802.11 standard.
It can be hidden or broadcast in a WLAN. When an SSID is broadcast, it is transmitted by the access point and can be seen by clients. When an SSID is hidden, it is not transmitted by the access point, and clients must know the SSID to connect to the network.
The other options are incorrect because:
A. An SSID does not uniquely identify a client in a WLAN. It identifies the wireless network itself.
C. An SSID does not uniquely identify an access point in a WLAN. It identifies the wireless network, which can have multiple access points.
D. An SSID does not provide secured access to a WLAN. It is a network identifier, not a security mechanism.
Category: Network Fundamentals