During a county courthouse WLAN cutover, engineers must validate EAPOL exchanges on the new secure SSID. Which on-site monitoring tool best fits that packet-level check?
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Short Explanation
EAPOL is a conversation of frames—you need a protocol analyzer that speaks 802.11, usually on a laptop kit at cutover. Spectrum tools see energy, not EAP handshakes; power and HVAC logs are unrelated. Bring the right sniffer for the job.
Full Explanation
Laptop protocol analyzers capture and decode 802.11 management and EAPOL frames to validate authentication and key establishment during migrations. Spectrum analyzers characterize RF energy and interference but do not replace frame-level EAPOL validation. Facilities telemetry is outside wireless security monitoring. Protocol analysis is a standard wireless monitoring tool in CWSP designs.