Which of the following items are configured on a user workstation for wireless networking? Each
correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

A.
MAC Address Filtering

B.
Security Set Identifier (SSID)

C.
Service Set Identifier (SSID)

D.
Encryption

Explanation:

SSID (Service Set Identifier) and encryption are part of the end user configuration. Keep in mind,
encryption is not required but is a common requirement in today’s networking world.
FactWhat is SSID? Hide
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a configurable client identification that allows a client to communicate
with a particular base station. It is a case sensitive name assigned to a wireless device in a Wi-Fi
network. A client can communicate with the base station if both have the same SSID.
FactWhat is encryption? Hide
Encryption is the process of converting plain text data into something that is meaningless and
unreadable by a user. It is used to protect data contents from unauthorized users. This process
depends mainly on the techniques of hashing and signing data. The encrypted data is sent over the
network and is then decrypted or deciphered at the other end of the communication protocol.
Answer option A is incorrect. MAC Address Filtering is a feature configured on the wireless access
point or wireless security systems. This feature is not configured by the end user. MAC Address
Filtering is a security access control technique that allows specific network devices to access, or
prevents them from accessing, the network. MAC Address Filtering can also be used on a wireless
network to prevent certain network devices from accessing the wireless network.
Answer option B is incorrect. This answer incorrectly defines the SSID acronym.
Reference: CCENT/CCNA ICND 1 Official Certification Guide, Second Edition by Wendell Odum.
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