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A neighbor successfully connected to a user's Wi-Fi network. Which of the following should the user do after changing the network configuration to prevent the neighbor from being able to connect…
The correct answer is A. Disable the SSID broadcast. Disabling SSID broadcast hides the network name from appearing in the list of available Wi-Fi networks. While not a foolproof security measure on its own, it adds a layer of obscurity - a casual neighbor scanning for networks won't see it listed and cannot easily connect…
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A neighbor successfully connected to a user's Wi-Fi network. Which of the following should the user do after changing the network configuration to prevent the neighbor from being able to connect again?
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- ADisable the SSID broadcast.
- BDisable encryption settings.
- CDisable DHCP reservations.
- DDisable logging.
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A95% (41)
- B2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
Disabling SSID broadcast hides the network name from appearing in the list of available Wi-Fi networks. While not a foolproof security measure on its own, it adds a layer of obscurity - a casual neighbor scanning for networks won't see it listed and cannot easily connect. Combined with changing credentials (which was already done per the question), this reduces visibility of the network. Disabling encryption settings (B) would make the network less secure, not more. Disabling DHCP reservations (C) affects IP address assignments but doesn't prevent connection. Disabling logging (D) removes audit trails and provides no security benefit.
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