What are the three common Wi-Fi network types?
Private, public, and captive networks.
What is a private Wi-Fi network?
A secure Wi-Fi network requiring authentication, typically used at home or work.
What is a public Wi-Fi network?
An open Wi-Fi network with no password requirement.
What is a captive network?
A network requiring web portal authentication, such as hotels or airports.
What is the purpose of a rotating private Wi-Fi address?
To enhance privacy by changing the device’s MAC address.
What feature masks a device’s MAC address on Wi-Fi networks?
Private Wi-Fi Address.
Why might private Wi-Fi address cause issues?
Some networks rely on MAC-based filtering or authentication.
What features must be enabled for Continuity?
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and the same Apple ID signed in.
A user can’t join a network because the network filters devices. What should they disable?
Private Wi-Fi Address.
Which section on Mac lets you view network settings?
System Settings → Network.
Where can you troubleshoot Wi-Fi on iPhone/iPad?
Settings → Wi-Fi → Network info screens.
What is a VPN?
A Virtual Private Network that provides secure remote access.
Name two common VPN issues.
Authentication errors and DNS resolution problems.
What are network configurations?
Settings that define how a device connects to a network.
What is a VPN profile?
A configuration file that sets parameters for VPN connectivity.
Where do you configure VPN on iPhone/iPad?
Settings → General → VPN & Device Management.
What might cause captive network issues?
Content blockers or private relay.
What is the benefit of a private Wi-Fi address?
It prevents network tracking.
What might break when using rotating MAC addresses?
Enterprise Wi-Fi authentication systems.
What diagnostic tool helps identify failing connections on Mac?
Wireless Diagnostics.
What is a hotspot?
A device enabling others to connect to its cellular network via Wi-Fi.
What setting can interfere with Personal Hotspot?
Low Data Mode.
How many minutes does the course estimate for this lesson?
55 minutes.
What does a VPN encrypt?
Internet traffic between device and server.