2.8 Install, Configure and Secure a Basic Wireless Network Flashcards
Which 802.11 wireless standard has the greatest rate of data throughput?
802.11ac
Which is NOT a likely cause of Wi-Fi signal interference?
Bluetooth devices.
Which wireless standard would give newer devices the maximum possible transfer rate?
802.11ac
Which type of encryption should be avoided when configuring a wireless router?
WEP
How can you confirm that you have properly configurated a Small Office Home Office (SOHO) wireless router?
A wireless client can connect to the router.
How does authentication affect wireless networking?
A loss of signal strength reduces the data transfer rate.
Which wireless encryption standard improves security by adding Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) cipher-based authentication?
WPA2
What step should be performed as early as possible when configuring a wireless access point?
Changing the default password.
Which wireless encryption standard improves on Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) by adding the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)?
WPA
What is a best practice for the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of a wireless router?
It should be changed to a more unique name or have its broadcast disabled.
What is a Service Set Identifier (SSID) and how is it used?
A series of alphanumeric characters used to identify a WAP and all the devices attached to it.
What is a captive portal?
A secure login page presented to a client after connecting to an open access point.
When would open authentication be appropriate for a wireless network?
When the network is completely public and intended for everyone.
