What actually happens when a wireless client connects to a AP or router?

mobyaki · May 29, 2016

What actually happens when a wireless client connects to a AP or router?

When you see "limited connection" what does that actually mean?

Secondly, if an AP or router has NO internet connection will you still be able to connect to it?

kanewolf · May 29, 2016

Sure, you can connect to an WIFI source that has no internet available. You should get a valid IP address if there is a DHCP server. A limited connection usually means that your computer tried to get an IP address via DHCP and did not get a response.

This page shows what happens to connect -- https://documentation.meraki.com/MR/WiFi_Basics_and_Best_Practices/802.11_Association_process_explained

mobyaki · May 29, 2016

So if you try to connect to an AP (statically configured) SSID which is not connected to the rest of the network, this connection will be unsuccessful?

kanewolf · May 29, 2016

It depends if there is a DHCP server available. It it is truely an AP and depends on the primary router for DHCP service then your connection would show up as limited.

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