Discuss GIAC GSNA Exam Topic 6 Question 84

Which of the following statements are true about SSIDs?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AConfiguring the same SSID as that of the other Wireless Access Points (WAPs) of other
networks will create a conflict.

BSSIDs are case insensitive text strings and have a maximum length of 64 characters.

CAll wireless devices on a wireless network must have the same SSID in order to communicate
with each other.

DSSID is used to identify a wireless network.

Suggested Answer: A, C, D

SSID stands for Service Set Identifier. It is used to identify a wireless network. SSIDs are case sensitive text strings and have a maximum

length of 32 characters. All wireless devices on a wireless network must have the same SSID in order to communicate with each other.

The SSID on computers and the devices in WLAN can be set manually and automatically. Configuring the same SSID as that of the other

Wireless Access Points (WAPs) of other networks will create a conflict. A network administrator often uses a public SSID that is set on the

access point. The access point broadcasts SSID to all wireless devices within its range. Some newer wireless access points have the ability to

disable the automatic SSID broadcast feature in order to improve network security.

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24 comments · newest first

Eliz 2 days ago

I’d say A and D are the safest picks.

Michell 7 days ago

D is definitely true. SSID identifies the network.

Pete 12 days ago

C is misleading. Different SSIDs can still communicate with bridging.

Mitsue 17 days ago

No, B is correct. They are case insensitive.

Minna 22 days ago

B seems off. SSIDs are case sensitive, right?

Bronwyn 28 days ago

Definitely agree with A. It’s a common mistake.

Eliz 1 month ago

I think A is true. Conflicting SSIDs can cause issues.

Verda 1 month ago

Yeah, I’d stick with those too.

Gracia 1 month ago

So, A, B, and D are solid choices.

Devorah 2 months ago

D is a no-brainer. SSID is essential for network identification.

Caprice 2 months ago

C is misleading. Different SSIDs can still communicate with bridging.

German 2 months ago

No, B is correct. They are case insensitive.

Dorothy 2 months ago

B seems off. SSIDs are case sensitive, right?

Verda 2 months ago

Definitely agree with A. It's crucial to avoid conflicts.

Gracia 2 months ago

I think A is true. Conflicting SSIDs can cause issues.

Clay 3 months ago

SSIDs can be up to 32 characters, not 64!

Lashawn 3 months ago

Wait, can different networks really have the same SSID? That sounds risky.

Diane 3 months ago

All devices need the same SSID to connect, that's true!

Armando 3 months ago

I thought SSIDs were case sensitive?

Rutha 3 months ago

SSID is definitely used to identify a wireless network.

Sanjuana 4 months ago

I thought SSIDs were case sensitive, but now I’m confused. Was it B that said they are case insensitive?

Yvette 5 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think C is true because devices need to share the same SSID to connect, right?

Tamekia 5 months ago

I’m not sure about A; I think having the same SSID across different networks can cause issues, but I can't recall the specifics.

Rodolfo 5 months ago

I remember something about SSIDs being important for network identification, so I think D is definitely true.

GIAC GSNA Exam - Topic 6 Question 84 Discussion