A technician is installing a new SOHO wireless router and wants to ensure it is using the latest feature set and is secure. Which of the following should the technician perform FIRST?

The correct answer is C. Update the firmware. Updating the firmware should always be the first step when setting up a new SOHO router because routers often ship with outdated firmware that may contain known security vulnerabilities or missing features. Applying the latest firmware before any other configuration ensures all…

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AChange the default SSID
BEnable MAC filtering
CUpdate the firmware
DSet encryption

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Explanation

Updating the firmware should always be the first step when setting up a new SOHO router because routers often ship with outdated firmware that may contain known security vulnerabilities or missing features. Applying the latest firmware before any other configuration ensures all subsequent settings are applied on a secure, fully-featured foundation. If you configure the SSID, encryption, or MAC filtering first and then update firmware, the update could reset those settings. Additionally, new firmware versions may introduce improved security options that should be considered during initial setup. Firmware update first is a security best practice for all network devices.

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