Users are reporting that an unsecured network is broadcasting with the same name as the normal wireless network. They are able to access the internet but cannot connect to the file share servers…

The correct answer is D. Rogue wireless access point. A rogue wireless access point is an unauthorized wireless network set up by an attacker or mistakenly by an employee. If the rogue AP has the same SSID as the legitimate network, users may unknowingly connect to it, causing security risks and preventing access to internal network

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Users are reporting that an unsecured network is broadcasting with the same name as the normal wireless network. They are able to access the internet but cannot connect to the file share servers. Which of the following best describes this issue?

Options

AUnreachable DNS server
BVirtual local area network misconfiguration
CIncorrect IP address
DRogue wireless access point

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A
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B
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C
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D
79% (31)

Explanation

A rogue wireless access point is an unauthorized wireless network set up by an attacker or mistakenly by an employee. If the rogue AP has the same SSID as the legitimate network, users may unknowingly connect to it, causing security risks and preventing access to internal network

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#Rogue access point#Wireless security#Network impersonation#Security threats

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