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After correctly configuring a new wireless enabled thermostat to control the temperature of the company's meeting room, Joe, a network administrator determines that the thermostat is not connecting to

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Submitted by sofia.br· Mar 4, 2026Security operations

Question

After correctly configuring a new wireless enabled thermostat to control the temperature of the company's meeting room, Joe, a network administrator determines that the thermostat is not connecting to the internet-based control system. Joe verifies that the thermostat received the expected network parameters and it is associated with the AP. Additionally, the other wireless mobile devices connected to the same wireless network are functioning properly. The network administrator verified that the thermostat works when tested at his residence. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason the thermostat is not connecting to the internet?

Options

  • AThe company implements a captive portal
  • BThe thermostat is using the incorrect encryption algorithm
  • Cthe WPA2 shared likely is incorrect
  • DThe company's DHCP server scope is full

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#captive portal#IoT#wireless troubleshooting#network access control
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