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CompTIA Network+

Category - Security

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Jack has accidentally messed up his wireless configuration. He has increased the value of the beacon interval from 10 ms to 20 ms. How could this affect the chances of unknown users connecting to his wireless network?
  1. Beacon interval value can sometimes affect the visibility of the network.
  2. Beacon interval value does not affect the visibility of the network.
  3. The chance of unknown users connecting is reduced.
  4. The chance of unknown users connecting is increased.
Explanation
Answer: C -If the beacon interval is increased, the chance of Jack’s network being detected by an unknown user decreases.

Key Takeaway: Beacon interval in a wireless network is the frequency at which the SSID broadcasts are sent out. Increasing the time interval between two successive broadcasts decreases the frequency. Hence, fewer broadcast messages go out in the open. Therefore, the chance of Jack’s network being detected is significantly reduced.
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