CompTIA Network+

Category - Security

Which of the following actions should you take if you do not want your router to broadcast the name of your network?
  1. Disable SSID broadcast
  2. Enable MAC filtering
  3. Disable MAC filtering
  4. Power off your router
Explanation
Answer: A - Disable the SSID broadcast feature on the Wireless Access Point to disable broadcasting the name of the network.

Key Takeaway: SSID is a function performed by an access point that transmits its name so that wireless stations searching for a network connection can discover it. It allows your wireless adapter’s wireless software to give you a list of the Access Points in range. Having SSID broadcast disabled essentially makes your access point invisible unless a wireless client already knows the SSID, or is using tools that monitor or “sniff” traffic from an AP’s associated clients.
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