Utilizing a public wireless Local Area network (WLAN) to connect to a private network should be done only in which of the following situations?

The correct answer is B. The client machine has a personal firewall and utilizes a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect. Using a VPN ensures that the connection is secure and encrypted, while the personal firewall helps protect the client machine. Together, these measures allow a secure connection to a private network even over a public WLAN.

Submitted by salim_om· Mar 5, 2026Communication and Network Security

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Options

AExtensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is utilized to authenticate the user.
BThe client machine has a personal firewall and utilizes a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to connect
CThe client machine has antivirus software and has been seamed to determine if unauthorized
DThe wireless Access Point (AP) is placed in the internal private network.

How the community answered

(55 responses)

A
7% (4)
B
78% (43)
C
4% (2)
D
11% (6)

Explanation

Using a VPN ensures that the connection is secure and encrypted, while the personal firewall helps protect the client machine. Together, these measures allow a secure connection to a private network even over a public WLAN.

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#Public Wi-Fi security#VPN#personal firewall#network security

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