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CWNP CWNA-109 Exam - Topic 4 Question 33 Discussion

Actual exam question for CWNP's CWNA-109 exam
Question #: 33
Topic #: 4
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What ID is typically mapped to an AP's MAC address if a single BSS is implemented?

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Suggested Answer: D

The BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier) is typically mapped to an AP's MAC address if a single BSS is implemented. The BSSID is a unique identifier that distinguishes one BSS from another within the same RF medium. It is usually derived from the MAC address of the AP's radio interface, but it can also be manually configured or randomly generated by some vendors. The BSSID is used by client stations to associate with an AP and to send and receive frames within a BSS.Reference:, Chapter 1, page 24; , Section 1.2


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Joye
10 hours ago
Totally agree, BSSID is the correct answer!
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Bernardine
6 days ago
Haha, Device ID? What is this, the 90s? BSSID is clearly the way to go.
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Edgar
11 days ago
The BSSID is the way to go. It's like the AP's address, right? Easy peasy.
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Samira
16 days ago
I thought it was the SSID that mapped to the AP's MAC. Guess I need to study more for this exam.
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Ocie
21 days ago
D) BSSID, duh! How else would the clients know which AP to connect to?
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Nieves
26 days ago
This question seems similar to one we practiced on BSS identifiers; I’m leaning towards D) BSSID.
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Rozella
1 month ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like VLAN ID is more about network segmentation, not directly tied to the AP's MAC.
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Alonso
1 month ago
I remember something about SSID being more about the network name, so I don't think that's it.
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Kati
1 month ago
I think the answer might be BSSID since it relates to the basic service set.
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Azzie
2 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure on this. I know the SSID is the network name, and the VLAN ID is for logical segmentation, but I can't quite recall which one is mapped to the AP's MAC. I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Justine
2 months ago
The BSSID has to be the answer here. That's the basic identifier for an access point in a basic service set. I'll mark that one down.
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Tiffiny
2 months ago
Okay, I remember learning about this. In a single BSS, the BSSID, which is the MAC address of the access point, is what's used to identify the wireless network. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Harley
2 months ago
It's definitely D) BSSID.
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Hoa
2 months ago
BSSID is the correct answer. That's the ID that maps to the AP's MAC address.
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Vince
2 months ago
I think it's D) BSSID. Makes sense, right?
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Theresia
3 months ago
No way, BSSID is the unique one for the BSS.
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Christene
3 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know the SSID is the network name, and the VLAN ID is for segmenting the network, but I'm not sure which one is mapped to the AP's MAC. Guess I'll have to think it through.
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Ramonita
3 months ago
I'm pretty sure the BSSID is mapped to the AP's MAC address in a single BSS. That's the unique identifier for the access point.
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Beth
3 months ago
BSSID makes sense for a single BSS setup.
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