What is the purpose of a wireless SSID?

IT Questions BankCategory: Networking EssentialsWhat is the purpose of a wireless SSID?

What is the purpose of a wireless SSID?

  • to reliably receive and transmit data from wireless clients
  • to uniquely identify a wireless network
  • to securely connect a wireless client to an access point
  • to securely transmit data between wireless clients

Explanation: A Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a 32-byte field used to uniquely identify a wireless network. The SSID is configured on the access point or wireless router and is transmitted in packets and broadcasts by default.

Exam with this question: 16.4.2 Module 16 - Configure Network and Device Security Quiz

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