An auditor must inspect EAPOL handshake exchanges on a city staff SSID. Which tool class is the appropriate selection for that task?
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Short Explanation
Want to see the EAPOL handshake dance? Grab a protocol analyzer—that is the packet microscope. A spectrum waterfall shows RF energy, not whether the 4-way handshake looks healthy.
Full Explanation
Protocol analyzers capture and decode 802.11 management/data frames including EAPOL key exchanges used in WPA2/WPA3 handshakes. Spectrum analyzers characterize RF energy but do not replace frame-level handshake inspection; cabling and badge tools are unrelated to this audit task.