FC0-U61 · Question #278
A user is setting up an older wireless access point that has only WEP for encryption. Which of the following additional steps will help to secure the network? (Select TWO).
The correct answer is A. Disable SSID broadcast. C. Filter the MAC address.. When using an older wireless access point with WEP encryption, additional security can be achieved by disabling SSID broadcast and implementing MAC address filtering.
Question
A user is setting up an older wireless access point that has only WEP for encryption. Which of the following additional steps will help to secure the network? (Select TWO).
Options
- ADisable SSID broadcast.
- BRefresh the MAC address.
- CFilter the MAC address.
- DRefresh the IP address.
- EUse CAT6 cables.
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A79% (22)
- B7% (2)
- D4% (1)
- E11% (3)
Why each option
When using an older wireless access point with WEP encryption, additional security can be achieved by disabling SSID broadcast and implementing MAC address filtering.
Disabling SSID broadcast makes the network less visible to casual users and tools, requiring clients to know the SSID to connect, which is a minor security enhancement.
Refreshing the MAC address is not a standard security measure and changing a device's MAC address (MAC spoofing) is often used for malicious purposes, not security.
MAC address filtering allows only devices with specific, pre-approved MAC addresses to connect to the network, adding an extra layer of access control despite WEP's weaknesses.
Refreshing the IP address merely re-obtains a new IP from the DHCP server and has no bearing on wireless network security.
Using CAT6 cables pertains to wired network infrastructure and does not enhance the security of a wireless connection.
Concept tested: Wireless security enhancements-WEP limitations
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