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SY0-301 · Question #627

Which of the following can be implemented if a security administrator wants only certain devices connecting to the wireless network?

The correct answer is C. Enable MAC filtering. MAC filtering creates an allow-list of approved hardware addresses on the access point, so only devices whose MAC address is pre-registered are permitted to associate with the wireless network.

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Question

Which of the following can be implemented if a security administrator wants only certain devices connecting to the wireless network?

Options

  • ADisable SSID broadcast
  • BInstall a RADIUS server
  • CEnable MAC filtering
  • DLowering power levels on the AP

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • C
    94% (47)
  • D
    4% (2)

Why each option

MAC filtering creates an allow-list of approved hardware addresses on the access point, so only devices whose MAC address is pre-registered are permitted to associate with the wireless network.

ADisable SSID broadcast

Disabling SSID broadcast makes the network name hidden but does not prevent any device from connecting once the SSID is known or discovered.

BInstall a RADIUS server

A RADIUS server provides centralized authentication (typically credential or certificate-based) but is a broader solution not specifically designed to restrict access by individual device identity.

CEnable MAC filteringCorrect

MAC filtering is configured directly on the wireless access point or controller and restricts network association to a defined list of device hardware addresses. When an unrecognized device attempts to connect, the AP rejects the association request, providing a device-identity-based access restriction that targets specific endpoints rather than just hiding or limiting the network.

DLowering power levels on the AP

Lowering AP power levels shrinks the coverage area but does not restrict which specific devices can connect within that area.

Concept tested: Wireless access restriction using MAC address filtering

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/technologies/nps/nps-top

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#MAC filtering#wireless security#access control#network access restriction

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