Wireless networking standards, frequencies and encryption

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Differentiate IEEE 802.11 wireless standards relevant to A+ Core 1, including legacy and current families such as 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, and ax, by speed class, band usage, and general capabilities.
Compare the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz wireless bands in terms of range, interference, channel availability, and typical use cases.

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Explain wireless encryption and authentication options, including WPA2, WPA3, AES/CCMP, TKIP, and enterprise versus personal modes, and distinguish them from deprecated or insecure options such as WEP.

Select the most appropriate wireless standard and security configuration for a given requirement involving speed, coverage, compatibility, or security.

Interpret wireless scenarios involving SSIDs, passphrases, band selection, interference, and mixed-client environments.

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