200-301: Cisco Certified Network AssociateDemo

By Cisco · Question Mode

QuestionQ403

Network Fundamentals

What is the purpose of an SSID?

  • A It identifies an individual access point on a WLAN.
  • B It differentiates traffic entering access points.
  • C It provides network security.
  • D It identifies a WLAN.
Explanation

An SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the network name used in IEEE 802.11 wireless networking to identify a wireless LAN so client devices can distinguish that WLAN from others. It is not the unique identifier of a specific access point, and by itself it does not provide security.

Learn more

Community Discussion

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!