Question: (a) Why is it impossible to extend 802.1X operation using EAP directly to WLANs? (b) What standard did the 802.3 Working Group create to extend

(a) Why is it impossible to extend 802.1X operation using EAP directly to WLANs?
(b) What standard did the 802.3 Working Group create to extend 802.1X operation to WLANs with security for EAP?
(c) For 802.11i, distinguish between outer and inner authentication.
(d) What authentication method or methods does outer authentication use?
(e) What two extended EAP protocols are popular today?
(f) Distinguish between their options for inner authentication.
(g) Is 802.11i security strong? Explain.

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