Authentication, Association & Security

• Wireless security - What are some of the 802.1x EAP types?
• Could you please explain IEEE* 802.11 Authentication vs. Association?
• What are the differences between 802.11 Wireless Open and Shared Authentication?
• What are the differences between 802.11 Wireless Authentication and Encryption?
• Could you explain 64-bit and 128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)?
• What is a certificate and how does it apply to me?
• What is IEEE* 802.1X and how does it relate to security?
• Is there a list of supported authentication & encryption methods for adapters?

Connectivity

• What do I need in order to connect to a wireless network?
• Why am I not able to connect, or stay connected, to my wireless network?
  

IEEE* 802.11n

• What is MIMO?
• What is Channel Bonding?
• How does MIMO use multiple antennas to improve performance?
• What are the supported channels for 802.11n 40MHz?

Terminology & Technology

• Could you briefly define the various wireless protocols (802.11a,b,g,n)?
• What is Multipath?
• How does wireless diversity work?
• What is a wireless switch, or controller, and how is it used?
• What is a preamble and is the access point (AP) or router setting important?
• What are wireless profile exclusions and why are they used?
• What is Wi-Fi roaming aggressiveness?

Miscellaneous

• Which operating systems support Intel wireless adapters?
• Do I need to upgrade firmware on my wireless adapter?
• Does Intel support 3rd-Party Linux* drivers?
• What is the definition of "Stealth Mode" relative to an Access Point?

This applies to:

Intel® WiFi Link 5300 and Intel® WiFi Link 5100 products