NET140 chp6 set3

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In the context of wireless networking, the process by which a station establishes a connection with (or associates with) a different access point.

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Reassociation

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A process that helps direct Wi-Fi clients toward a better performing band when the client is close enough to benefit from that preference.

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Band steering

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A device that extends the reach of a wireless signal by repeating the signal from a closer broadcast point.

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Wireless range extender

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A security procedure that clears a device of all important information, permissions, and applications without having physical access to the device.

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Remote wipe

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A process of configuring clients for wireless access to a network.

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Onboarding

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The reverse process of onboarding, involving the removal of programs that gave a device special permission on the network.

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Offboarding

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The practice of allowing people to bring their personally owned smartphones, laptops, or other technology into a facility for the purpose of performing work or school responsibilities.

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BYOD (bring your own device)

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A security measure that prevents an AP or switch from authenticating any device whose MAC address is not listed by the network administrator as an approved device.

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MAC filtering

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A key encryption technique for wireless networks that uses keys both to authenticate network clients and to encrypt data in transit.

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WEP (wired equivalent privacy)

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A wireless security method that dynamically assigns every transmission its own key.

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WPA (Wi-Fi protected access)