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Below are the various steps involved in establishing a network connection using the shared key authentication process.
l .The AP sends a challenge text to the station.
2 .The station connects to the network.
3 .The station encrypts the challenge text using its configured 128-bit key and sends the encrypted text to the AP.
4 .The station sends an authentication frame to the AP.
5 .The AP uses its configured WEP key to decrypt the encrypted text and compares it with the original challenge text.
What is the correct sequence of steps involved in establishing a network connection using the shared key authentication process?
Suggested Answer: B
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36 comments · newest first
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Lura
11 months ago
Isn't 128-bit key encryption a bit outdated now?
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Sommer
11 months ago
I agree with Dusti, that makes the most sense!
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Arthur
11 months ago
Wait, how does the AP send a challenge before the station connects?
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Lili
12 months ago
I thought it was 4 > 1 > 3 > 5 > 2, but I could be wrong.
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Dusti
12 months ago
The correct order is definitely 1 > 3 > 4 > 5 > 2.
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Jenelle
1 year ago
I’m pretty certain the AP checks the decrypted text against the original challenge, but I’m confused about when the station connects in the sequence.
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Bulah
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like the challenge text has to come before the station sends anything back.
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Brice
1 year ago
I think the station needs to send the authentication frame after encrypting the challenge, but I can't recall if it happens before or after connecting.
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Jade
1 year ago
I remember that the AP sends the challenge first, but I'm not sure about the exact order after that.
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Charlie
1 year ago
I feel confident I can identify the correct sequence. Let me work through this systematically.
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Rickie
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll have to think it through step-by-step.
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Genevieve
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The key is to pay attention to the sequence described in the question.
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Refugia
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the order of the steps. Let me re-read this carefully.
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Rene
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I think I can figure this out.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward troubleshooting question. I'd start by checking the script configuration and the DataRaptor configuration, as those are the most likely culprits for an APEX CPU limit exceeded error.
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Ettie
2 years ago
I wonder if the answer involves a secret handshake or a decoder ring. This is like a puzzle within a puzzle!
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Chaya
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it's option D) 4-->5->3->2-->1
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Heidy
1 year ago
I believe it's actually option C) 4--->1--->3--->5--->2
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Alfred
1 year ago
I think the correct sequence is option B) 4--->2--->1--->3--->5
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Cammy
1 year ago
And finally, the AP decrypts the text using its key and compares it with the original challenge text.
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Cammy
1 year ago
Exactly, then it encrypts the text and sends it to the AP for authentication.
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Elly
1 year ago
That makes sense, the station needs to connect to the network before encrypting the challenge text.
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Yasuko
1 year ago
I think the correct sequence is B) 4--->2--->1--->3--->5
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Rachael
2 years ago
I bet the person who wrote this question is laughing at us right now, trying to trick us with the order of steps. Joke's on them, I'm going to nail this!
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Theron
2 years ago
Wait, did they say the AP sends a challenge text? I thought the station initiated the connection. This is gonna be a mind-bender.
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Carin
2 years ago
That's a good point, Fernanda. I see your rationale. It's important for the AP to decrypt the text first to ensure a secure connection.
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Sophia
2 years ago
Hmm, I hope I don't get this mixed up with the open authentication process. Let me double-check the details.
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Kami
1 year ago
Natalie: Let's review the steps again to make sure we have the correct sequence.
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Tambra
1 year ago
User 2: No, I believe it's actually D) 4-->5->3->2-->1
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Chau
1 year ago
User 3: I remember it as D) 4-->5->3->2-->1
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Flo
1 year ago
User 1: I think the correct sequence is B) 4--->2--->1--->3--->5
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Natalie
1 year ago
User 2: Are you sure? I thought it was C) 4--->1--->3--->5--->2
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Carmela
2 years ago
User 1: I think the correct sequence is B) 4--->2--->1--->3--->5
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Christa
2 years ago
This question seems straightforward, but the sequence of steps can be tricky. I'll need to carefully review each option.
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Fernanda
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the correct sequence is D) 4-->5->3->2-->1 because the AP needs to decrypt the encrypted text before comparing it with the original challenge text.
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Carin
2 years ago
I think the correct sequence is B) 4--->2--->1--->3--->5 because it makes sense to connect to the network first before sending the challenge text.