The media access control layer of IEEE802.11 conducts the following functions EXCEPT
A) Maintains communication reliability using acknowledgements.
B) Controls access (transmission) to the shared radio channel.
C) Protects frames with encryption.
D) Authenticates client stations.
E) Chooses a transmission channel randomly.

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The media access control layer of IEEE802.11 does not choose a transmission channel randomly. The channel is selected based on the parameters and settings of the access point or the client station.

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