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N10-009 · Question #216
Which of the following ports should a network administrator enable for encrypted log-in to a network switch?
The correct answer is A. 22. SSH uses port 22 to provide secure command-line access to devices such as switches and routers. Unlike Telnet (port 23), SSH encrypts session traffic, making it the preferred method for remote administration.
Submitted by eva_at· Mar 6, 2026Network Security
Question
Which of the following ports should a network administrator enable for encrypted log-in to a network switch?
Options
- A22
- B23
- C80
- D123
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A90% (43)
- B2% (1)
- C6% (3)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
SSH uses port 22 to provide secure command-line access to devices such as switches and routers. Unlike Telnet (port 23), SSH encrypts session traffic, making it the preferred method for remote administration.
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