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Why should access points be connected to switches instead of hubs?
  1. Hubs are faster than switches and can handle high-utilization networks.
  2. Hubs are full duplex and switches are only half duplex.
  3. Hubs are broadcast devices and pose an unnecessary security risk.
  4. Access points are not capable of full-duplex mode.
Explanation
Answer: C - Access points should be connected to switches instead of hubs because hubs are broadcast devices and pose an unnecessary security risk.

Hubs are broadcast devices that pass all information to all of their ports. If access points are connected to hub ports, all packets on the wire will also be broadcasted across the wireless segment, giving hackers more information about the network than is absolutely necessary.
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