Chapter 5
| 1: | Which wireless LAN component is most commonly used in home and small offices? |
| A1: | Answer: Wireless LAN router. |
| 2: | What is the primary difference between an access point and a wireless LAN router? |
| A2: | Answer: A wireless LAN router actually routes packets to their destination. Access points don't implement DHCP and NAT. Routers do implement DHCP and NAT. |
| 3: | When would the use of a wireless LAN repeater make sense? |
| A3: | Answer: When extending the range of an access point or router to an area where wires can't be run feasibly. |
| 4: | How does a wireless LAN radio NIC identify with which access point to associate? |
| A4: | Answer: The radio NIC listens for beacons being sent periodically by each access point and associates with the access point having ... |
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