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220-801 Question #986: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: Disable SSID broadcast. Two measures work together here: (1) Disabling SSID broadcast hides the network name from passive scans, making it invisible to casual neighbors scanning for Wi-Fi networks. (2) Configuring wireless encryption (e.g., WPA2/WPA3) ensures that even if someone discovers the network,

Question

A new secure SOHO is being setup using a wireless network. The users do not want any surrounding neighbors to be able to use this new network. Which of the following would MOST likely need to be configured? (Select TWO).

Options

  • AConfigure WAP to use Channel 7
  • BConfigure WAP to use Channel 11
  • CEnable SSID broadcast
  • DDisable SSID broadcast
  • EEnable DHCP server on the router
  • FConfigure wireless encryption
  • GConfigure WAP to use Channel 1

Explanation

Two measures work together here: (1) Disabling SSID broadcast hides the network name from passive scans, making it invisible to casual neighbors scanning for Wi-Fi networks. (2) Configuring wireless encryption (e.g., WPA2/WPA3) ensures that even if someone discovers the network, they cannot connect without the correct credentials. Wi-Fi channel selection (1, 7, or 11) affects interference, not security. Enabling DHCP provides IP addresses but does not restrict who can connect.

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