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CWNP CWSP-207 Exam - Topic 1 Question 34 Discussion

What disadvantage does EAP-TLS have when compared with PEAPv0 EAP/MSCHAPv2 as an 802.11 WLAN security solution?
E) EAP-TLS requires extensive PKI use to create X.509 certificates for both the server and all clients, which increases administrative overhead.
A) Fast/secure roaming in an 802.11 RSN is significantly longer when EAP-TLS is in use.
B) EAP-TLS does not protect the client's username and password inside an encrypted tunnel.
C) EAP-TLS cannot establish a secure tunnel for internal EAP authentication.
D) EAP-TLS is supported only by Cisco wireless infrastructure and client devices.

CWNP CWSP-207 Exam - Topic 1 Question 34 Discussion

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What disadvantage does EAP-TLS have when compared with PEAPv0 EAP/MSCHAPv2 as an 802.11 WLAN security solution?

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by Gladis at Nov 23, 2025, 09:17 PM

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Sherrell
3 months ago
I’d go with E. Managing all those certificates is a hassle.
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Katina
3 months ago
True, but EAP-TLS is still more secure overall.
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Avery
3 months ago
But isn't B a concern too? No protection for usernames and passwords?
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My
3 months ago
I feel like A is also a problem. Roaming delays can frustrate users.
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Stanford
4 months ago
Yeah, option E makes sense. The overhead is a pain.
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Rebbeca
4 months ago
I think EAP-TLS has a big issue with PKI.
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Jimmie
4 months ago
EAP-TLS is great, but the admin overhead is a real pain!
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Krissy
5 months ago
D) I thought EAP-TLS was more widely supported than just Cisco.
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Shelton
5 months ago
Wait, does EAP-TLS really not protect usernames and passwords?
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Wade
5 months ago
Totally agree, EAP-TLS needs a lot of PKI setup.
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Dominic
5 months ago
A) Fast/secure roaming is definitely slower with EAP-TLS.
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Henriette
5 months ago
Hmm, I wonder if the exam question is trying to trick us. Better double-check my answers.
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Eleni
5 months ago
I'm just glad I don't have to manage the PKI infrastructure. That sounds like a nightmare!
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Albert
6 months ago
Wow, I thought EAP-TLS was the ultimate security solution. Guess I need to brush up on my 802.11 WLAN knowledge.
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Fanny
6 months ago
E) is the right answer. The extensive PKI use for X.509 certificates increases administrative overhead.
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Pamela
6 months ago
I thought EAP-TLS was more secure overall, but I guess the administrative overhead with certificates could be a significant downside.
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Isaac
6 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about EAP-TLS not protecting usernames and passwords like PEAP does.
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Ena
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. The disadvantage of EAP-TLS is that it doesn't protect the client's username and password, unlike PEAPv0 EAP/MSCHAPv2. That's a key security difference between the two.
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Vinnie
6 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the details here. I'll need to review my notes on the strengths and weaknesses of these 802.11 security protocols to determine the best answer.
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Wenona
7 months ago
B) is correct. EAP-TLS does not protect the client's username and password inside an encrypted tunnel.
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Herminia
7 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about these protocols in class. I think the main issue with EAP-TLS is the increased overhead from the PKI requirements. That could be a significant disadvantage compared to the simpler PEAPv0 approach.
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Martina
7 months ago
I think EAP-TLS has a disadvantage because it requires a lot of PKI setup, which can be a hassle for admins.
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Kerry
7 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like the fast roaming issue with EAP-TLS was mentioned as a drawback.
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Tamekia
8 months ago
Okay, let's see. I know EAP-TLS uses certificates, so that's probably the key difference. I'll need to compare the security and administrative aspects of the two approaches.
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Dorsey
8 months ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the differences between EAP-TLS and PEAPv0 EAP/MSCHAPv2 to figure out the key disadvantage.
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Theresia
2 months ago
I’d go with PEAPv0 for easier setup and less admin work.
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Talia
2 months ago
True, but it can slow down deployment.
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Ronny
3 months ago
Yeah, the certificate management can be a hassle.
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Bobbye
3 months ago
I think EAP-TLS has a lot of overhead with PKI.
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Jeannetta
7 months ago
But isn't security worth the extra effort?
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