FC0-U71 · Question #143
A local business wants to share its Wi-Fi with the community. Which of the following settings should be applied on the router?
The correct answer is D. Open. To provide public Wi-Fi access without a password, the router's security setting should be configured as 'Open'.
Question
A local business wants to share its Wi-Fi with the community. Which of the following settings should be applied on the router?
Options
- APreshared key
- BVPN
- CWPA
- DOpen
How the community answered
(56 responses)- A2% (1)
- B5% (3)
- C4% (2)
- D89% (50)
Why each option
To provide public Wi-Fi access without a password, the router's security setting should be configured as 'Open'.
A preshared key (PSK) requires users to enter a password to connect, which hinders open community access.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides secure, encrypted access over a public network and is not a Wi-Fi setting for public access.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a security protocol that requires authentication and encryption, which would prevent open community access.
An 'Open' Wi-Fi setting means there is no password or encryption required for users to connect to the wireless network. This configuration is suitable for sharing Wi-Fi with the community, as it provides unrestricted access.
Concept tested: Wi-Fi network security settings
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/wireless/what-is-wi-fi.html
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