What is the term for an AP that does not send a beacon, but waits for clients to send probes?

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What is the term for an AP that does not send a beacon, but waits for clients to send probes?

  • Active
  • Infrastructure
  • Ad hoc
  • Passive

Explanation: In active mode, wireless clients initiate the process by broadcasting a probe request frame with the SSID on multiple channels. APs configured with the SSID will send a probe response that includes the SSID, supported standards, and security settings.

Related exam: 12.3.8 Check Your Understanding - WLAN Operation

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