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Joe's new laptop is experiencing difficulty connecting to ABC Company's 802.11 WLAN using 802.1X/EAP PEAPv0. The company's wireless network administrator assured Joe that his laptop was authorized in the WIPS management console for connectivity to ABC's network before it was given to him. The WIPS termination policy includes alarms for rogue stations, roque APs, DoS attacks and unauthorized roaming.
What is a likely reason that Joe cannot connect to the network?
Suggested Answer: A
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30 comments · newest first
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Kris
10 months ago
I thought WIPS only disables rogue APs, not regular ones.
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Tricia
10 months ago
Not sure about that, though. Is Joe really using a personal card?
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Cassi
10 months ago
Sounds like a classic case of a misconfigured radio.
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Tenesha
10 months ago
I agree, option D seems likely. Too much power can trigger alarms.
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Milly
11 months ago
Wait, could it be option C? ASLEAP attacks are serious!
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Tegan
11 months ago
I vaguely recall that if the output power is too high, it might trigger a DoS alarm. That could be a reason for Joe's connection problem.
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Pamella
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like if Joe's sending too many Probe Requests, that could cause issues with the network.
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Maxima
11 months ago
I think I saw a similar question about WIPS and rogue devices. Could it be that the WIPS disabled the APs because of an attack?
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Willard
11 months ago
I remember something about 802.1X and how it can be tricky if the radio settings aren't right. Maybe Joe's using the wrong radio?
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Tonette
12 months ago
This seems like a good opportunity to apply some of the troubleshooting strategies we've learned. I'll make sure to carefully analyze the information provided and consider all the possible reasons why Joe might be having trouble connecting to the network.
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Reyes
12 months ago
Ah, I think I've got it! The question mentions the WIPS termination policy, which includes alarms for rogue stations and unauthorized roaming. If Joe is using a different wireless card or has misconfigured his settings, that could be triggering the WIPS and preventing him from connecting.
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Howard
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused by all the technical jargon here. Is this about a problem with the wireless network or something with Joe's laptop? I'll need to make sure I understand the key details before trying to answer.
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Maryann
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The question mentions that Joe's laptop is authorized in the WIPS management console, so it doesn't seem like an issue with authorization. Maybe it has something to do with the 802.1X/EAP PEAPv0 configuration on his laptop?
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Tyra
1 year ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully read through the details and think about the possible reasons why Joe can't connect to the network.
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Niesha
1 year ago
I still think option A is the most likely reason, Joe might have used a different radio card.
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Tamra
1 year ago
That's a good point, it could be causing interference with the network.
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Tayna
1 year ago
I bet Joe's trying to connect with his toaster. That's why it's not working!
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Carline
1 year ago
But what if Joe's integrated radio is sending multiple Probe Request frames like option B suggests?
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Niesha
1 year ago
I agree with Tamra, Joe might have disabled his laptop's integrated 802.11 radio.
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Pura
1 year ago
Haha, Joe must have really wanted to boost his signal. Too bad the WIPS didn't appreciate his efforts.
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Elbert
1 year ago
C) An ASLEAP attack has been detected on APs to which Joe's laptop was trying to associate. The WIPS responded by disabling the APs.
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Geoffrey
1 year ago
B) Joe's integrated 802.11 radio is sending multiple Probe Request frames on each channel.
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Francesco
1 year ago
A) Joe disabled his laptop's integrated 802.11 radio and is using a personal PC card radio with a different chipset, drivers, and client utilities.
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Sharen
1 year ago
I'm going with D. Transmitting at 100 mW could definitely trigger the WIPS to detect it as a DoS attack and block the connection.
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Paz
1 year ago
A) Joe disabled his laptop's integrated 802.11 radio and is using a personal PC card radio with a different chipset, drivers, and client utilities.
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Tamra
1 year ago
I think the likely reason is option A.
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Jesse
1 year ago
C sounds like the most likely reason. If the WIPS detected an ASLEAP attack, it would have disabled the APs, preventing Joe from connecting.
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Na
1 year ago
I think the answer is A. If Joe is using a different radio card, it's likely not compatible with the company's 802.1X/EAP PEAPv0 setup.
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Lamonica
1 year ago
I agree, that could definitely be the reason why Joe is having trouble connecting.
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Darci
1 year ago
A) Joe disabled his laptop's integrated 802.11 radio and is using a personal PC card radio with a different chipset, drivers, and client utilities.