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FC0-U61 · Question #698

A user is trying to set up a new wireless access point. Which of the following should the user do first?

The correct answer is B. Change the default password.. A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. A WAP usually has a default configuration that is set by the manufacturer, which may include a default password, SSID (service set identifier), encryptio

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Question

A user is trying to set up a new wireless access point. Which of the following should the user do first?

Options

  • AChange the SSID to a unique name.
  • BChange the default password.
  • CEnable WPA2 encryption.
  • DEnable the highest available wireless standard.

How the community answered

(49 responses)
  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    78% (38)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    12% (6)

Explanation

A wireless access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. A WAP usually has a default configuration that is set by the manufacturer, which may include a default password, SSID (service set identifier), encryption type, and wireless standard. The default password is often weak or well-known, which makes the WAP vulnerable to unauthorized access or hacking. Therefore, the first thing that a user should do when setting up a new WAP is to change the default password to a strong and unique one. This will help secure the WAP and prevent unwanted changes or attacks.

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#wireless security#WAP setup#default passwords

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