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CompTIA A+ 220-701/702 Practice Exam

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David is experiencing problems with unauthorized access of his wireless network. He has already changed his SSID and enabled MAC ID filtering. Which of the following can significantly reduce the chances of his wireless network bring accessed?
  1. Install sniffers around the wireless network.
  2. Keep the access point in a metallic shield.
  3. Increase the time interval between SSID beacons.
  4. Decrease the time interval between SSID beacons.
Explanation
Answer - C - Increasing the intervals between SSID beacons ensures that fewer beacons are sent out in a given time interval.

Key Takeaway: SSID beacons are sent out in the open by access point at periodic intervals. By increasing the time interval between the beacons, fewer beacons are sent out in a given time interval, providing better security. This setting can be enabled through the access point’s control panel.
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