In an attempt to secure his wireless network, Bob turns off broadcasting of the SSID. He
concludes that since his access points require the client computer to have the proper SSID, it
would prevent others from connecting to the wireless network. Unfortunately unauthorized users
are still able to connect to the wireless network.
Why do you think this is possible?
A.
Bob forgot to turn off DHCP.
B.
All access points are shipped with a default SSID.
C.
The SSID is still sent inside both client and AP packets.
D.
Bob’s solution only works in ad-hoc mode.
Explanation:
All access points are shipped with a default SSID unique to that manufacturer,for
example 3com uses the default ssid comcomcom.
Not sure about default SSID. You can change SSID and disable broadcasting SSID after the change.
The answer should be C).
SSID is part of header of WiFi frame and it is visible in every WiFi frame in clear teyt.
Totally agree, in fact there is a the same question here with the correct answer being C)
Agree. C
don’t really agree,
every access point have 2 types of access id,
learn it during cracking wireless,
one is the broadcasted ssid (usually has a name)
but there’s another ssid (which is the mac of the router)
Guys, we don’t care what is the logical answer right now…. we want to know wich one is the EC-COUNCIL exam answer. No matter if its logical or not
I’ve searched on other webs and seems that EC-COUNCIL correct answer is C
http://www.eccouncil.org/Certification/exam-information/sample-exam question # 8