HPE6-A85 Exam - Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

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Question #: 48
Topic #: 1

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When does the 802.1x authentication process begin when connecting to a secured enterprise mode WLAN?

AAfter the firewall policies are applied to the session

BAfter the client completes 802.11 association

CAfter the captive portal authentication completes

DAfter the WPA 4-Way Handshake is completed

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Suggested Answer: B

The 802.1x authentication process begins after the client device completes the 802.11 association with the access point but before the WPA 4-Way Handshake. This is part of the EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) process, which authenticates the device before allowing full network access.

by Kate at Nov 24, 2025, 08:45 AM

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Margart

5 days ago

B is the right choice. Authentication follows association.

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Delisa

10 days ago

C seems off. Captive portals are for guest access, not enterprise.

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Sharen

15 days ago

I feel like A is too early. Policies come later.

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Vallie

20 days ago

Agreed, B makes sense. Association is key.

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Coral

26 days ago

I think it's B. The client needs to associate first.

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Leah

1 month ago

Definitely B, that's how it works in enterprise setups.

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Gwenn

1 month ago

I thought it started after the firewall policies, but I guess not!

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Truman

1 month ago

Wait, are you sure it's not D? That sounds plausible too.

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Gerald

2 months ago

Totally agree, B is the correct answer!

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Vannessa

2 months ago

I'm just glad I don't have to remember all these wireless protocols. B seems legit though.

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Asuncion

2 months ago

Haha, captive portal authentication? What is this, the 90s? B is the way to go.

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Ezekiel

3 months ago

I always get these 802.1x questions mixed up. But I'm pretty sure B is the right choice here.

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Solange

3 months ago

Definitely B. The 802.1x process starts right after the client connects to the WLAN.

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Elly

3 months ago

B) After the client completes 802.11 association is the correct answer.

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Brandon

3 months ago

I thought the 802.1x authentication kicks in right after the association, but I keep mixing it up with the WPA handshake details.

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Johnetta

3 months ago

I feel like the captive portal might be involved later in the process, so I’m leaning towards option B, but I could be wrong.

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Viola

3 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think it was about the 4-Way Handshake. But I can't recall if that comes before or after 802.1x.

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Amalia

4 months ago

I think the key here is that the question is asking specifically about when the 802.1x process begins. Based on my understanding, that would be after the 802.11 association, so I'll go with option B.

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Telma

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the order of these steps. I know 802.1x is the authentication, but I'm not sure where it fits in compared to the other things mentioned. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Lezlie

4 months ago

I'm pretty confident the 802.1x process starts after the 802.11 association is complete. The other options don't seem right to me, but I'll double-check my notes to be sure.

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Della

4 months ago

I think the 802.1x process starts after the client completes the 802.11 association, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Anglea

4 months ago

It's B, right after the 802.11 association.

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Ciara

5 months ago

I’m leaning towards D. The handshake is crucial for security.

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Gilbert

5 months ago

Okay, let me see. I know 802.1x is the authentication protocol, so it has to happen after the initial 802.11 association. I'm not sure about the captive portal or WPA handshake though.

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Giovanna

5 months ago

Hmm, I think this is asking about the order of the authentication process for a secured enterprise WLAN. I'll need to think through the different steps involved.

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Herminia

4 months ago

I believe it starts after the client completes 802.11 association.

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Cherelle

5 months ago

But what about the 4-Way Handshake? Isn’t that crucial too?

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