A user connects a wireless router to a home network and notices another wireless access point uses the same name. Which of the following should the user change?

The correct answer is D. Service set identifier. The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the network name for a wireless LAN. When a user notices another wireless access point using the same SSID, changing the SSID to a unique name can help avoid confusion and ensure that devices connect to the correct network.

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ARouter default password
BWireless channel
CFrequency
DService set identifier

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The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the network name for a wireless LAN. When a user notices another wireless access point using the same SSID, changing the SSID to a unique name can help avoid confusion and ensure that devices connect to the correct network.

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