COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK DEVICES
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Question
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Rougue access point
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Evil twin
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War-driving
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AP isolation
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Detailed explanation-1: -A. A rogue access point is an unauthorized wireless router (or WAP) that allows access to a secure network. An evil twin is a type of rogue AP, but it also uses the same SSID as the legitimate network.
Detailed explanation-2: -A rogue access point (rogue AP) is any wireless access point that has been installed on a network’s wired infrastructure without the consent of the network’s administrator or owner, thereby providing unauthorized wireless access to the network’s wired infrastructure.
Detailed explanation-3: -WEP, WPA, and WPA2 are Wi-Fi security protocols that secure wireless connections. They keep your data hidden and protect your communications, while blocking hackers from your network. Generally, WPA2 is the best choice, even though it consumes more processing power to protect your network.