QuestionQ18

Network Access Control (NAC) and Free Mobility

The IEEE 802.11 standard permits WLAN users to roam between network segments linked through a wireless bridge.

  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Explanation

IEEE 802.11 supports roaming within an extended service set, allowing a wireless station to reassociate with access points in interconnected basic service sets. A wireless bridge can serve as the distribution-system connection between those segments. The IEEE 802.11 standard also defines mechanisms intended to preserve session continuity for stations in an extended service set.

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