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FC0-U61 · Question #107

Which of the following is the BEST security practice to use when configuring the management options of a wireless router?

The correct answer is B. Change the admin password. The best security practice when configuring the management options of a wireless router is to change the default administrator password.

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Question

Which of the following is the BEST security practice to use when configuring the management options of a wireless router?

Options

  • ADisable DHCP
  • BChange the admin password
  • CEnable SSID
  • DEnable remote administration

How the community answered

(60 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    93% (56)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

The best security practice when configuring the management options of a wireless router is to change the default administrator password.

ADisable DHCP

Disabling DHCP would require manual IP configuration for every device on the network, which is inconvenient and not primarily a security measure for router management itself.

BChange the admin passwordCorrect

Default administrator passwords for wireless routers are often generic and publicly known, making the device highly vulnerable to unauthorized access. Changing this password to a strong, unique one is a fundamental step to secure the management interface and prevent attackers from reconfiguring the router or accessing network settings.

CEnable SSID

Enabling SSID (Service Set Identifier) is necessary for devices to discover and connect to the wireless network and is not a security practice for router management.

DEnable remote administration

Enabling remote administration generally decreases security by allowing access to the router's management interface from outside the local network, increasing the attack surface if not securely configured (e.g., with VPN).

Concept tested: Wireless router security configuration

Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/smb/routers/cisco-rv-series-vpn-routers/smb3281-change-the-default-password-on-rv130-130w-and-rv132w.html

Topics

#router security#admin password#management interface

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