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What is one advantage of using EAP-TTLS instead of EAP-TLS as an authentication mechanism in an 802.11 WLAN?
Suggested Answer: D
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25 comments · newest first
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Deandrea
10 months ago
Wait, does EAP-TTLS really send encrypted credentials? Sounds too good to be true.
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Sherron
10 months ago
Totally agree, less hassle with certs is great!
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Solange
10 months ago
EAP-TLS is more secure though, right? Just saying.
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Nan
11 months ago
EAP-TTLS is definitely easier to manage in large networks!
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Erasmo
11 months ago
EAP-TTLS doesn't need a certificate for each device, which is a big plus!
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Brock
11 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the encryption part; I thought both methods had some level of encryption for credentials.
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Annice
11 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like EAP-TTLS is easier to set up since it doesn't require certificates for every device.
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Lorean
11 months ago
I think EAP-TTLS allows for username/password without needing a client certificate, which might be the key difference from EAP-TLS.
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Zoila
12 months ago
I remember that EAP-TTLS is more flexible with credentials, but I'm not sure if it really sends them encrypted like the question suggests.
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Lina
12 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. EAP-TTLS encrypts the supplicant credentials, while EAP-TLS uses unencrypted credentials. EAP-TTLS supports client certificates, but EAP-TLS does not. And EAP-TTLS doesn't require a certificate for each STA, unlike EAP-TLS. I think the answer is D.
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Arthur
12 months ago
For a question like this, I'd focus on identifying the key advantages of EAP-TTLS over EAP-TLS. The question is asking for one advantage, so I'd carefully read through the options and select the one that seems to best highlight a clear benefit of using EAP-TTLS.
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Cristal
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused about the differences between these two authentication mechanisms. I'll need to review my notes on EAP-TTLS and EAP-TLS to make sure I understand the key distinctions before attempting this question.
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Paz
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question about the differences between EAP-TTLS and EAP-TLS. I'm pretty sure the answer is D - EAP-TTLS doesn't require a certificate for each STA, unlike EAP-TLS.
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Edna
1 year ago
That's a good point, security is definitely important in wireless networks.
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Rosenda
1 year ago
Wait, we're talking about authentication protocols? I thought this was a baking exam. My bad, I'll just go with whatever option has the most chocolate in it.
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Vernice
1 year ago
Did someone say 'no authentication server'? C all the way, baby! I hate dealing with those pesky servers.
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Shayne
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, less hassle for sure.
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Elfriede
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, no authentication server sounds great.
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Wenona
1 year ago
I'm going with B. Client certificates are a must-have these days. EAP-TLS is so 2010.
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Shenika
1 year ago
But EAP-TLS is more secure because it uses encrypted user credentials.
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Kimbery
1 year ago
Hmm, D sounds like the right answer to me. No need for certificates for each STA with EAP-TTLS? Sign me up!
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Jina
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, that's a big advantage. Makes it easier to manage authentication.
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Danica
1 year ago
User 1: I think D is the correct answer too. No need for certificates with EAP-TTLS.
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Toi
1 year ago
That's true, EAP-TTLS is more flexible in terms of authentication credentials.
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Edna
1 year ago
I think the advantage of using EAP-TTLS instead of EAP-TLS is that it does not require a certificate for each STA.