Wireless Security 6.3

Question 1

WPA-PSK

Answer 1

Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key. 256-bit

Question 2

WPA-Enterprise

Answer 2

Also known as WPA-802.1x

Authenticates users individually with an authentication server.

Question 3

Captive Portal

Answer 3

Commonly seen on wireless networks. Access table recognizes a lack of authentication, then redirects you web access to a captive portal page so you can authenticate. Once authenticated, the web session continues until the access times out.

Question 4

Using WPS

Answer 4

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, previously known as Wi-Fi Simple Config. This was meant to be an easy way to a wireless network. WPS had significant inherent design flaws. It was too easy to brute force access. Disable WPS entirely as a best practice.