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 access point mimics the legitimate SSID, allowing clients to connect (often with internet access via its own uplink) but isolating them from internal resources like file shares. This behavior matches the symptoms - users join what appears to be the corporate WLAN but…

Submitted by yuki_2020· Mar 30, 2026Security

Question

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

How the community answered

(29 responses)

A
7% (2)
B
17% (5)
C
24% (7)
D
52% (15)

Explanation

A rogue access point mimics the legitimate SSID, allowing clients to connect (often with internet access via its own uplink) but isolating them from internal resources like file shares. This behavior matches the symptoms - users join what appears to be the corporate WLAN but can't reach internal servers.

Topics

#Rogue AP#Wireless security#Network troubleshooting

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