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FC0-U61 · Question #271

A technician is configuring a wireless router for a small office and the business owner would like the wireless network to be secured using the strongest encryption possible. Which of the following sh

The correct answer is A. WPA2. For the strongest possible wireless network encryption, the technician should choose WPA2, as it offers a robust security standard.

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Question

A technician is configuring a wireless router for a small office and the business owner would like the wireless network to be secured using the strongest encryption possible. Which of the following should the technician choose?

Options

  • AWPA2
  • BWAP
  • CWPA
  • DWEP

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    90% (26)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

For the strongest possible wireless network encryption, the technician should choose WPA2, as it offers a robust security standard.

AWPA2Correct

WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access II) is currently the strongest widely adopted encryption protocol for wireless networks, utilizing AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for robust security.

BWAP

WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a protocol for accessing information over mobile wireless networks and is not an encryption standard for Wi-Fi.

CWPA

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was an improvement over WEP but has known vulnerabilities and is less secure than WPA2.

DWEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an older, highly vulnerable encryption standard that is easily crackable and should not be used for secure wireless networks.

Concept tested: Wireless security protocols-WPA2

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wi-fi-security-recommendations-7e770c3c-8b9a-4f49-b611-cf2ee1f75a5e

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#wireless encryption#WPA2#wireless security#router configuration

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