CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator v109 — Question 9

What is required when operating 802.11ax APs in the 6 GHz band using passphrase-based authentication?

Answer options

• A. VHT PHY
• B. CCMP
• C. SAE
• D. HT PHY

Correct answer: C

Explanation

SAE (Simultaneous Authentication of Equals) is a key management protocol used in WPA3, which is essential for secure passphrase-based authentication on 802.11ax APs operating in the 6 GHz band. The other options, while relevant to wireless communication, do not provide the necessary authentication mechanism required for this specific scenario.