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With WPA, the wireless client and the access point both know the preshared key in order to join the network. During the authorization process, each device will use the PSK to generate a pairwise master key (PMK) in order to derive a __________, which is used to encrypt packets sent to the receiving host. What is this type of key called?

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With WPA, the wireless client and the access point both know the preshared key in order to join the network. During the authorization process, each device will use the PSK to generate a pairwise master key (PMK) in order to derive a __________, which is used to encrypt packets sent to the receiving host. What is this type of key called?






 
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