Changed CWDP-305 Exam Questions

Interference primarily affects the receiver's ability to demodulate signals. In a point-to-point link, RF interference occurring at the middle of the link has little to no impact unless it reaches either endpoint. Therefore, the focus must be on minimizing interference at the receivers.

From CWDP-305:

“Interference at the receiver is the key concern in bridge links. The energy must be received cleanly to enable demodulation, so interference near the receiving AP is more critical than in the link’s midspan.”

— Reference: CWDP-305 Official Study and Reference Guide, Chapter on ProtocolandSpectrum Analysis

WPA2-Personal and WPA2-Enterprise are ideal security solutions for protecting VoWiFi communication in an RSN requiring low-latency reassociations and no fast secure roaming protocols. WPA2-Personal uses a pre-shared key (PSK) to authenticate and encrypt the communication between the VoWiFi device and the access point. WPA2-Enterprise uses 802.1X/EAP to authenticate the VoWiFi device and the RADIUS server, and then derives a unique encryption key for each session. Both WPA2-Personal and WPA2-Enterprise use AES-CCMP as the encryption algorithm, which provides strong security and low overhead. WPA2-Personal and WPA2-Enterprise also support key caching and pre-authentication mechanisms, which reduce the latency and disruption during reassociations. These features are essential for maintaining the quality of service and user experience for VoWiFi communication.

WPA-Personal, WEP, and 802.1X/EAP are not ideal security solutions for protecting VoWiFi communication in an RSN requiring low-latency reassociations and no fast secure roaming protocols. WPA-Personal uses TKIP as the encryption algorithm, which is less secure and more computationally intensive than AES-CCMP. WPA-Personal also does not support key caching and pre-authentication mechanisms, which increase the latency and disruption during reassociations. WEP is an outdated and insecure encryption algorithm that can be easily cracked by attackers. WEP also does not support any authentication or key management mechanisms, which expose the VoWiFi communication to various attacks. 802.1X/EAP is an authentication framework, not a security solution. 802.1X/EAP alone does not provide any encryption or key management for the VoWiFi communication. 802.1X/EAP must be combined with a robust encryption algorithm, such as AES-CCMP, to provide adequate security for VoWiFi communication. References: CWNP, CWDP Certified Wireless Design Professional Official Study Guide, Security Considerations for Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) Systems, Top 13 VoIP Security Issues and How to Combat Them

The 1 dB compression point of an amplifier indicates the output power level at which the amplifier's gain drops by 1 dB from its linear gain, signaling the onset of non-linear behavior and potential distortion.

Given a 1 dB compression point of 32 dBm and a gain of 20 dB, the maximum linear input power can be calculated as:

32 dBm (compression point) − 20 dB (gain) = 12 dBm

To ensure operation within the linear region and avoid spectral regrowth, it's advisable to operate the amplifier below this threshold.An input power of 0 dBm provides a safe margin, ensuring signal integrity for a 24 Mbps 802.11g transmission.

In WLAN operations, two primary scanning methods are employed by client devices to discover available wireless networks:

Active Scanning:The client device actively sends out probe request frames on various channels. Access Points (APs) that receive these requests respond with probe response frames, providing information about the network. This method allows clients to discover networks even if they are not broadcasting their SSIDs.

Passive Scanning:The client device listens for beacon frames that are periodically transmitted by APs. These beacons contain information about the network, such as SSID, supported data rates, and security protocols. Passive scanning is less intrusive and does not generate additional traffic, but it may take longer to discover networks, especially if the beacon interval is lengthy.

Understanding these scanning methods is crucial for network design and troubleshooting, as they impact how quickly and efficiently clients can connect to available networks.