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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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?
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- AShared
- BOpen
- CWPS
- DWPA
How the community answered
(55 responses)- A2% (1)
- B93% (51)
- C4% (2)
- D2% (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.
"Shared" refers to a specific, outdated authentication method (Shared Key authentication) often used with WEP, which still requires a pre-shared key, and is not synonymous with an open network.
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.
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.
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
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