CWNP Exam CWAP-404 Topic 2 Question 28 Discussion

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Question #: 28
Topic #: 2

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When would you expect to see a Reassociation Request frame'

AEvery time a STA associates to an AP to which it has previously been associated

BOnly when a STA is using FT roaming

COnly when a STA roams back to an AP it has previously been associated with

DEvery time a STA roams

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Suggested Answer: D

A Reassociation Request frame is sent every time a STA roams from one AP to another within the same ESS. A Reassociation Request frame is similar to an Association Request frame, but it also contains the BSSID of the current AP that the STA is leaving. This allows the new AP to coordinate with the old AP and transfer the STA's context information, such as security keys, QoS parameters, and buffered frames. This way, the STA can maintain its connectivity and session continuity during roaming . Reference: CWAP-404 Certified Wireless Analysis Professional Study and Reference Guide, Chapter 6: MAC Sublayer Frame Exchanges, page 195; CWAP-404 Certified Wireless Analysis Professional Study and Reference Guide, Chapter 6: MAC Sublayer Frame Exchanges, page 196.

by Joesph at Jan 13, 2025, 04:44 AM

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Brice

19 days ago

Haha, this question is like a game of 'Guess the Wireless Protocol'! I'm going with B, because Reassociation is just for FT roaming, not regular association.

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Clarence

20 days ago

Wait, is this a trick question? I'm pretty sure the answer is A - Reassociation happens every time you associate to a previously known AP.

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Vi

8 days ago

Yeah, that makes sense. It's like reconnecting to a familiar network.

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Candra

13 days ago

I think you're right, it's A. Reassociation happens when you associate to a known AP.

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Horace

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm going to have to go with B. Anything involving 'Reassociation' has got to be about FT roaming, right?

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Mozell

1 months ago

This question is a piece of cake! The answer is clearly C. Reassociation is all about going back to a previous AP.

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Marti

4 days ago

I disagree, I believe it's C, as it only happens when a STA roams back to an AP it has previously been associated with.

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Mona

18 days ago

I think it's A, because it happens every time a STA associates to an AP it has been associated with before.

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Lorrine

1 months ago

D seems like the right answer to me. The Reassociation Request is used every time a STA roams, regardless of the specific circumstances.

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Keshia

1 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think the answer might be D. Wouldn't a STA need to send a Reassociation Request every time it roams to a new AP?

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Julianna

2 months ago

I'm pretty sure the correct answer is C. The Reassociation Request is used when a STA roams back to a previously associated AP.

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Veta

10 days ago

No, it's specifically when it roams back to a previous AP

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Gilbert

25 days ago

So, it's not every time a STA roams?

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Maia

1 months ago

I agree, it's only when a STA roams back to an AP

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Paz

1 months ago

I think you're right, it's C

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Magnolia

2 months ago

I think the answer is B. The Reassociation Request frame is only used for FT roaming, not regular association.

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Ettie

19 days ago

I agree with you, it's B. The frame is specifically for FT roaming.

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Jess

26 days ago

I think it's C. The Reassociation Request frame is sent when a STA roams back to an AP it has previously been associated with.

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Joesph

27 days ago

I believe the answer is A. It happens every time a STA associates to an AP it has been associated with before.

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Brianne

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is C. The STA only needs to send a Reassociation Request when it roams back to an AP it has previously been associated with.

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Thad

2 months ago

I think the answer is A, because it makes sense for the STA to reassociate with the AP it has been associated with before.

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