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FC0-U61 · Question #225

A technician is creating a WiFi network to which anyone can connect without entering a key. With which of the following should the technician configure the wireless network?

The correct answer is B. Open. To allow anyone to connect to a WiFi network without a key, the technician must configure it as an "Open" network. This setting disables encryption and authentication, making it publicly accessible.

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Question

A technician is creating a WiFi network to which anyone can connect without entering a key. With which of the following should the technician configure the wireless network?

Options

  • AShared
  • BOpen
  • CWPS
  • DWPA

How the community answered

(55 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    93% (51)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

To allow anyone to connect to a WiFi network without a key, the technician must configure it as an "Open" network. This setting disables encryption and authentication, making it publicly accessible.

AShared

"Shared" refers to a specific, outdated authentication method (Shared Key authentication) often used with WEP, which still requires a pre-shared key, and is not synonymous with an open network.

BOpenCorrect

An "Open" wireless network is configured without any authentication mechanism, meaning users can connect without providing a password or key. This setting explicitly allows anyone within range to join the network freely.

CWPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a method to easily connect devices to a secure network, but it still involves authentication (PIN or button press), not an open connection.

DWPA

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a strong encryption and authentication protocol that requires a pre-shared key or an authentication server, preventing open access.

Concept tested: Wireless network security modes

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/network/wi-fi-authentication-modes

Topics

#WiFi configuration#open network#wireless security

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