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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'.

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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)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    5% (3)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    89% (50)

Why each option

To provide public Wi-Fi access without a password, the router's security setting should be configured as 'Open'.

APreshared key

A preshared key (PSK) requires users to enter a password to connect, which hinders open community access.

BVPN

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides secure, encrypted access over a public network and is not a Wi-Fi setting for public access.

CWPA

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a security protocol that requires authentication and encryption, which would prevent open community access.

DOpenCorrect

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

Topics

#Wi-Fi configuration#Router settings#Public Wi-Fi access#Network security

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