Which characteristic describes a wireless client operating in active mode?

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Which characteristic describes a wireless client operating in active mode?

  • must be configured for security before attaching to an AP
  • broadcasts probes that request the SSID
  • ability to dynamically change channels
  • must know the SSID to connect to an AP

Explanation: A wireless client operating in active mode must know the name of the SSID. Probe requests are broadcast by a client across multiple channels and include the SSID name and supported standards. Active mode is used if an AP is configured to not broadcast beacon frames.

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