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A captive portal is a web page that users are redirected to when they connect to a public Wi-Fi network. It’s commonly used in places like coffee shops, hotels, and airports to: Authenticate users before granting internet access Prompt for credentials, such as a receipt number or access code Display terms of service or promotional content
B. Captive portal Explanation: A captive portal is a web page that users are redirected to when they connect to a network. It is commonly used in coffee shops, hotels, and other public places to enforce policies like requiring users to enter a receipt number, agree to terms of use, or log in before granting internet access. Other Options: A. WPA3: A secure Wi-Fi encryption standard, but it does not offer functionality to prompt for receipt numbers or other user-specific authentication. C. PSK (Pre-Shared Key): Uses a shared password for network access but cannot handle individual receipt-based authentication. D. IEEE 802.1X: A port-based network access control protocol typically used in enterprise environments with authentication servers, but it is too complex and not suitable for this requirement.
B. GPT