Joe, a user, reports that random pages are being printed on his printer. Which of the following can mitigate this from occurring?

The correct answer is C. Change the default encryption key. Changing the default encryption key on the wireless network secures the Wi-Fi connection and prevents unauthorized users from accessing the network. If the wireless network is using a default, publicly known, or easily guessed encryption key (e.g., a default WEP/WPA key), an…

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Question

Joe, a user, reports that random pages are being printed on his printer. Which of the following can mitigate this from occurring?

Options

AEnable static IP's
BChange the network frequency
CChange the default encryption key
DDisable the SSID broadcasting

How the community answered

(38 responses)

A
5% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
82% (31)
D
11% (4)

Explanation

Changing the default encryption key on the wireless network secures the Wi-Fi connection and prevents unauthorized users from accessing the network. If the wireless network is using a default, publicly known, or easily guessed encryption key (e.g., a default WEP/WPA key), an unauthorized user or nearby device could connect to the network and inadvertently (or deliberately) send print jobs to Joe's printer. Changing the encryption key forces re-authentication with a new, secure credential, blocking unauthorized access. Enabling static IPs (A) does not prevent unauthorized wireless connections. Changing network frequency (B) is not a security control. Disabling SSID broadcasting (D) provides minimal security as the network can still be discovered through passive scanning.

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#wireless printing#default encryption key#unauthorized network access#SOHO security

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