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220-1102 · Question #634

A network administrator is setting up the security for a SOHO wireless network. Which of the following options should the administrator enable to secure the network?

The correct answer is B. WPA3. For securing a SOHO wireless network, enabling WPA3 is the strongest and most current encryption protocol available, offering enhanced security over its predecessors.

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Question

A network administrator is setting up the security for a SOHO wireless network. Which of the following options should the administrator enable to secure the network?

Options

  • ANAT
  • BWPA3
  • C802.1X
  • DStatic IP

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • B
    91% (30)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    6% (2)

Why each option

For securing a SOHO wireless network, enabling WPA3 is the strongest and most current encryption protocol available, offering enhanced security over its predecessors.

ANAT

Network Address Translation (NAT) maps private IP addresses to public ones for internet access and is not a security measure for wireless encryption.

BWPA3Correct

WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the latest and most secure encryption standard for wireless networks, providing robust protection against eavesdropping and brute-force attacks. It offers stronger encryption and enhanced security features compared to older standards like WPA2, making it the best choice for securing a SOHO network.

C802.1X

802.1X is an authentication standard typically used in enterprise environments for port-based network access control, often in conjunction with RADIUS, which is overkill for a typical SOHO.

DStatic IP

Using a static IP address configures a device with a fixed IP but does not provide encryption or direct security for the wireless network itself.

Concept tested: Wireless network security protocols

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/device-experiences/wpa3-wi-fi

Topics

#Wireless security#WPA3#Network security#SOHO networking

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