List All IEEE 802.11 Standards A To Z And Describe Each

List All Standards Of Ieee 80211 From A To Z Describe Each Of The

List all standards of IEEE 802.11 from A to Z. Describe each of them briefly in a sentence or two.

Compare and contrast OFDM, DSSS, and FHSS in terms of various metrics. Explain the current technology with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (i.e., tell if they use DSSS or FHSS or OFDM or other forms of spread spectrum).

Describe what MIB is. What is the difference between a standard and an enterprise MIB?

Explain hidden and exposed terminal problems in wireless transmission.

Describe 3 attacks on WEP.

Probe messages are sent as part of IEEE 802.11 from the clients. Please describe the format of a Probe message.

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The IEEE 802.11 standard encompasses a comprehensive set of specifications for wireless local area networks (WLANs), aiming to facilitate interoperability and data communication across diverse devices and environments. The standards are organized alphabetically from 802.11a to 802.11z, each defining specific operational parameters, frequency bands, modulation techniques, and capabilities that have evolved over time to enhance wireless communication.

Starting with 802.11a, which operates in the 5 GHz band and utilizes Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) for higher data rates, subsequent standards introduced varied features. For example, 802.11b operates in the 2.4 GHz band and employs Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for robust communication over the crowded spectrum. The 802.11g standard combines the advantages of both, operating in 2.4 GHz, using OFDM like 802.11a, and backwards compatible with 802.11b. The 802.11n standard incorporates multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology and supports both DSSS and OFDM, significantly increasing throughput. 802.11ac, operating in the 5 GHz band, builds on 802.11n with wider channels and advanced MIMO configurations, primarily using OFDM. Other standards like 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) employ OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access) to optimize spectrum efficiency.

Regarding spread spectrum techniques, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), used by standards like 802.11a/g/n/ac, splits data into multiple closely spaced orthogonal subcarriers, enhancing robustness and speed, whereas Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), used historically in 802.11b, spreads data over a broader frequency band for interference resistance. Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS), predominant in older protocols, rapidly hops the carrier frequency according to a sequence to minimize interference, though it is largely replaced by OFDM and DSSS in modern WLANs.

The Management Information Base (MIB) is a formalized collection of network management information describing the entities of a device, facilitating standardized network management. A standard MIB is a universally accepted set of definitions, whereas an enterprise MIB is customized for specific organizational needs, extending the standard by defining additional parameters specific to an enterprise's configuration and requirements.

Hidden terminal problems occur when two stations are out of each other's transmission range but within the range of a third station, leading to possible collisions at the receiver. Exposed terminal problems arise when a station, already transmitting, incorrectly assumes it cannot communicate with other stations, unnecessarily restricting its transmissions and reducing network efficiency.

Security vulnerabilities in WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) have led to several attacks, notably:

  • Replay attacks, where an attacker resends captured packets to disrupt communication.
  • Authentication cracking, exploiting weaknesses in the key exchange process to gain unauthorized access.
  • Packet injection, allowing attackers to modify or inject malicious data into the network.

Probe messages in IEEE 802.11 are management frames used during the scanning process. The format of a Probe Request includes fields such as the frame control, duration, destination address, source address, BSSID, sequence control, and information elements like SSID and supported rates, enabling clients to discover and connect to available networks.

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