A candidate claims Fast BSS Transition simply turns off encryption during roam. What is the correct CWSP-level understanding?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
FT is a fast lane with the same seatbelt, not an unlock-everything detour. It reuses key state so phones do not redo full 802.1X at every AP while traffic stays protected. Open mid-roam hops are not the feature.
Full Explanation
802.11r FT optimizes secure roaming by leveraging FT key hierarchy mechanisms so clients can transition BSSs without a full EAP exchange each time, while still maintaining robust security. It is not a license to drop encryption or use deprecated ciphers. RADIUS accounting is independent of FT’s security-preserving speedup.