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FC0-U61 · Question #94

A user is configuring a new wireless router. Which of the following should be done to ensure that unauthorized changes cannot be made?

The correct answer is C. Change the administrator password. To prevent unauthorized administrative changes to a new wireless router, the default administrator password must be changed immediately.

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Question

A user is configuring a new wireless router. Which of the following should be done to ensure that unauthorized changes cannot be made?

Options

  • AChange the SSID
  • BChange the router's address
  • CChange the administrator password
  • DChange the encryption key

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    9% (3)
  • C
    81% (26)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

To prevent unauthorized administrative changes to a new wireless router, the default administrator password must be changed immediately.

AChange the SSID

Changing the SSID (Service Set Identifier) makes the network name unique or hidden, but it does not prevent someone with physical or network access from attempting to log into the router's management interface using default credentials.

BChange the router's address

Changing the router's internal IP address (e.g., from 192.168.1.1) makes it slightly harder for attackers to locate the management interface, but it does not prevent access if the default administrator password is known.

CChange the administrator passwordCorrect

Changing the default administrator password on a new wireless router is crucial because default credentials are widely known or easily guessable, posing a significant security risk. A strong, unique administrator password prevents unauthorized individuals from logging into the router's configuration interface and making malicious changes to its settings.

DChange the encryption key

Changing the encryption key (or passphrase) for the wireless network itself secures wireless client communication, but it does not protect the router's administrative interface from unauthorized access if the default login is still active.

Concept tested: Router security best practices - default credentials

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/cisa-urges-router-users-change-default-passwords

Topics

#router security#admin password#network configuration

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