220-1002 · Question #566
Which of the following is the MOST common method of allowing outside access through a wireless SOHO router for specific program access?
The correct answer is A. Enabling port forwarding. Port forwarding is the standard method on a SOHO router for allowing inbound external traffic to reach a specific device and application on the internal network. It maps a public-facing port on the router's WAN IP to a specific internal IP address and port, enabling services…
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Which of the following is the MOST common method of allowing outside access through a wireless SOHO router for specific program access?
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- AEnabling port forwarding
- BCreating a content filter whitelist
- CIncreasing radio power levels
- DProperly placing access points
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A90% (28)
- B3% (1)
- C6% (2)
Explanation
Port forwarding is the standard method on a SOHO router for allowing inbound external traffic to reach a specific device and application on the internal network. It maps a public-facing port on the router's WAN IP to a specific internal IP address and port, enabling services like game servers, remote desktop, or home web servers to be accessible from the internet. A content filter whitelist (B) controls what sites internal users can visit. Increasing radio power (C) extends wireless range. Properly placing access points (D) improves wireless coverage - neither affects inbound external access.
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